{"id":24282,"date":"2019-09-03T08:21:30","date_gmt":"2019-09-03T07:21:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/?p=24282"},"modified":"2024-08-22T09:58:31","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T08:58:31","slug":"best-places-fall-colours-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/best-places-fall-colours-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"The 7 Best Places for Fall Foliage in the US (That Aren&#8217;t New England)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The days are getting shorter, sweater weather is around the corner, and Pumpkin Spice Lattes are back at Starbucks stores across the globe. September signifies the time for all of our favorite fall things, but nothing marks the change of seasons quite like fall foliage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"New England (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/v\/region-new-england\" target=\"_blank\">New England<\/a> is synonymous with the best fall foliage in the world, so many destinations in the United States&nbsp;put on an insanely gorgeous show that rivals those of the Northeast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re planning your autumn travels around Mother Nature\u2019s most magnificent phenomenon \u2014 and you want to avoid the crowds in states like Maine and Vermont \u2014 here are seven of the best places to see fall colors in the <a href=\"\/d\/usa\">USA<\/a> (that aren\u2019t New England).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"#New\">The Adirondacks, New York<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Montana\">Glacier National Park, Montana<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Michigan\">Upper Peninsula, Michigan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Penn\">Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Colorado\">Aspen, Colorado<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Smoky\">Great Smoky Mountains National Park, South Carolina\/Tennessee<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Oregon\">Columbia River Gorge, Oregon<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Travel guidelines are continually changing, so be sure to check with any attractions or destinations for their specific safety measures prior to visiting.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sonja-wilkinson-eVafWmmGNks-unsplash-min-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Trees with yellow and orange leaves beside a road in Rocky Mountain National Park, USA\" class=\"wp-image-24297 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sonja-wilkinson-eVafWmmGNks-unsplash-min-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sonja-wilkinson-eVafWmmGNks-unsplash-min-1-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sonja-wilkinson-eVafWmmGNks-unsplash-min-1-434x289.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sonja-wilkinson-eVafWmmGNks-unsplash-min-1-868x579.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sonja-wilkinson-eVafWmmGNks-unsplash-min-1.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Get your fall foliage fix on the West Coast this year | \u00a9 Sonja Wilkinson\/Unsplash <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p><em>Travel to: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/d\/usa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The USA <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"New\">1. <strong>The Adirondacks, New York<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>When to go:<\/strong> From the end of September to mid-October\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Encompassing more than six million acres (yes, you read that right) of rugged forest, mountains, lakes, and valleys \u2014 along with hundreds of distinct communities \u2014\u00a0this boundless wilderness area bursts into a dazzling display of vibrant colors toward the end of September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, even better, you can experience the spectacular fall foliage in so many different ways here: hop in a canoe and paddle across one of the park\u2019s pristine lakes, take a scenic drive through the mountains, or hike to a panoramic lookout point.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of which region you choose to explore in the Adirondacks, you can rest assured knowing you\u2019ll constantly be surrounded by jaw-dropping vistas everywhere you turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/mackenzi-martin-qDkso9nvCg0-unsplash-min-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"A house on a lake surrounded by fall foliage in the Adirondack Mountains, New York\" class=\"wp-image-24290 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/mackenzi-martin-qDkso9nvCg0-unsplash-min-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/mackenzi-martin-qDkso9nvCg0-unsplash-min-900x603.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/mackenzi-martin-qDkso9nvCg0-unsplash-min-434x291.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/mackenzi-martin-qDkso9nvCg0-unsplash-min-868x581.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/mackenzi-martin-qDkso9nvCg0-unsplash-min.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/686;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can experience gorgeous fall scenery by foot, canoe, or car in the Adirondacks | \u00a9 Mackenzi Martina\/Unsplash <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Montana\"><strong>2. Glacier National Park, Montana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>When to go: <\/strong>Early October <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While the dramatic landscapes of <a href=\"\/d\/glacier-national-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Glacier National Park  (opens in a new tab)\">Glacier National Park <\/a>are sensational year-round, they\u2019re even more extraordinary in fall, covered in swaths of fiery foliage. Plan to visit the park in early October, when maple and aspen trees trade their green hues for shades of bright yellow, burnt orange, and shimmering gold.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaf-peeping is the main event in autumn, but it\u2019s also a great time of year to take advantage of all the outdoor activities on offer here, from hiking to camping, wildlife viewing and more. Most of the tourist hordes disperse by the end of September, so you can enjoy the sweeping autumn views almost entirely to yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ravi-pinisetti-6aYYyHsDDDY-unsplash-min-1024x597.jpg\" alt=\"A wooden hut beside fall foliage in Glacier National Park, Montana\" class=\"wp-image-24292 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ravi-pinisetti-6aYYyHsDDDY-unsplash-min-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ravi-pinisetti-6aYYyHsDDDY-unsplash-min-900x525.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ravi-pinisetti-6aYYyHsDDDY-unsplash-min-434x253.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ravi-pinisetti-6aYYyHsDDDY-unsplash-min-868x506.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ravi-pinisetti-6aYYyHsDDDY-unsplash-min.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/597;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The dramatic peaks in Glacier National Park contrast beautifully against fiery fall foliage | \u00a9 Ravi Pinisetti\/Unsplash <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/7-countries-to-visit-in-fall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7 Countries That Should Be On Your Fall Wish List<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Michigan\">3. <strong>Upper Peninsula, Michigan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>When to go:<\/strong> From mid-September to mid-October\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a fall getaway destination where you can spend a weekend leaf-peeping, wine tasting, and immersing yourself in a unique natural setting along the shores of three Great Lakes, look no further than Michigan\u2019s Upper Peninsula.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 100 different species of trees can be found throughout the region\u2019s densely-forested state parks \u2014 including birch, maple, oak, and sycamore \u2014\u00a0and the entire area puts on a display of extraordinary color that peaks around the last two weeks of September and the first week of October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jen-theodore-ArwrvHE-aI0-unsplash-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Trees changing colours along the shores of Michigan's Upper Peninsula\" class=\"wp-image-24288 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jen-theodore-ArwrvHE-aI0-unsplash-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jen-theodore-ArwrvHE-aI0-unsplash-min-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jen-theodore-ArwrvHE-aI0-unsplash-min-434x289.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jen-theodore-ArwrvHE-aI0-unsplash-min-868x579.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jen-theodore-ArwrvHE-aI0-unsplash-min.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Michigan&#8217;s Upper Peninsula makes for a great fall getaway destination | \u00a9 Jen Theodore\/Unsplash <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Penn\">4. <strong>Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>When to go:<\/strong> Between mid-September and early to mid-October<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With three fall foliage color zones and more than 100 varieties of trees in the area, the vibrant scenery in this mountainous region is nothing short of stupendous come autumn.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cruising along Route 507 near Lake Wallenpaupack is one of the most popular ways to take in the striking scenery, but there are so many other unique and exciting ways to experience the region\u2019s fall foliage, from picturesque train rides to kayak tours and hiking trails. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, there are loads of fun things to do in this region for all ages, including classic autumn activities like apple picking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/yi-liu-p1oArzgeKm0-unsplash-min-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Sunrise over a river and hills in the Porcupine Mountains, Michigan\" class=\"wp-image-24293 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/yi-liu-p1oArzgeKm0-unsplash-min-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/yi-liu-p1oArzgeKm0-unsplash-min-900x507.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/yi-liu-p1oArzgeKm0-unsplash-min-434x244.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/yi-liu-p1oArzgeKm0-unsplash-min-868x489.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/yi-liu-p1oArzgeKm0-unsplash-min.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">States like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Colorado are fantastic options to see fall foliage in action | Yi Liu\/Unsplash <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/low-season-usa-travel-11-adventures-in-your-backyard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Low Season USA Travel: 11 Adventures in Your Backyard<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Colorado\"><strong>5. Aspen, Colorado<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>When to go<\/strong>: Between mid-September and early October<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Winter may be Aspen\u2019s most popular season, but it\u2019s worth making a trip to this ski resort town in autumn, when the surrounding mountainous landscape is blanketed in a beautiful spectrum of gold and yellow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These vivid golden tones make for a stunning contrast against a backdrop of evergreens and snow-capped peaks \u2014 and hitting one of the city\u2019s many hiking trails is the best way to take it all in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nathan-anderson-udJMd2z_4rk-unsplash-min-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Fall foliage and a mountain peak in Aspen, Colorado\" class=\"wp-image-24291 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nathan-anderson-udJMd2z_4rk-unsplash-min-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nathan-anderson-udJMd2z_4rk-unsplash-min-900x601.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nathan-anderson-udJMd2z_4rk-unsplash-min-434x290.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nathan-anderson-udJMd2z_4rk-unsplash-min-868x579.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nathan-anderson-udJMd2z_4rk-unsplash-min.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/684;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">It&#8217;s worth visiting Aspen, Colorado in autumn for views like this | \u00a9 Nathan Anderson\/Unsplash <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Smoky\"><strong>6. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina\/Tennessee<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>When to go:<\/strong> From early October to early November <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As the heat of summer begins to wane, vibrant shades of crimson, gold, yellow, and amber spread across Great Smoky Mountains National Park, making for some remarkable fall colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Native trees here range from birch to hickories, sugar maples and sweetgums \u2014 all of which put on a spellbinding display that will impress even the most enthusiastic foliage-lovers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to scope out the splendor is to drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway or hike the Appalachian Trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jordan-whitt-qGQNmBE7mYw-unsplash-min-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"A road surrounded by fall foliage in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, USA\" class=\"wp-image-24289 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jordan-whitt-qGQNmBE7mYw-unsplash-min-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jordan-whitt-qGQNmBE7mYw-unsplash-min-900x601.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jordan-whitt-qGQNmBE7mYw-unsplash-min-434x290.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jordan-whitt-qGQNmBE7mYw-unsplash-min-868x579.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jordan-whitt-qGQNmBE7mYw-unsplash-min.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/684;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Incredibly scenic drives are guaranteed in Great Smoky Mountains National Park | \u00a9 Jordan Whitt\/Unsplash <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/october-vacation-destinations-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Best October Vacation Destinations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Oregon\"><strong>7. Columbia River Gorge, Oregon <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>When to go<\/strong>: Late September to mid-October <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting 48 kilometers (30 miles) east of Portland, this gloriously scenic stretch comes alive with shades of deep red, vivid yellow, and everything in between during September and October as maples, twisted pines, and cottonwoods start their fall spectacle.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaf-peepers can discover the best of the region\u2019s impressive autumnal panoramas while driving along the Columbia River Highway, tackling a local hiking trail, or kayaking down the mighty Columbia River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>What are your top picks for the best places to see fall colors in the USA?<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting to plan your autumn travels? 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