Every fall, the turning of the leaves across the country cover many towns in layers of gold and red. This fall foliage is a sight to see across many states, state/national parks, and slices of small town Americana. This amazing sight is a great reason to go on a trip, exploring a town or two as you see a new part of America. Fortunately, the changing leaves aren’t exclusive to one part of the country. Great foliage can be seen in awe from New England, the midwest, The Rocky Mountains, The Smoky Mountains and more! Follow along for a quick glimpse into some of these wonderful towns!
Estes Park, Colorado
Estes Park is an incredible place to view the trees of gold that line the mountains in Colorado in the fall. The major aspen groves that are spread across Estes make for an incredible Autumn view. Long, windy roads through the town will have you mesmerized as you traverse through the town and well into Rocky Mountain National Park. The best time to view the Aspen foliage is anywhere from mid-September through early October, with the Aspens peaking in September.
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
At the base of the Great Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge can serve as a tremendous viewpoint for the fall foliage on the Tennessee/North Carolina border. The fall colors along the Smoky Mountains is a stunning view, with Pigeon Forge providing many ways to take it in, such as mountain coasters, high-line ziplining, and more! Read more about Pigeon Forge here. The best times to travel to this wonderful town in the fall are mid-to-late October through early November!
Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City is an incredible place to immerse yourself in the gold, red, and yellow colors that blanket the region. Traverse City and its surrounding areas are fortunate to experience fall colors the way they do. While visiting, you should definitely take the scenic M-22 road, a 100-mile loop along Lake Michigan’s shoreline that winds through the dense forests allowing you to experience nature’s autumn change right up close. The best time to experience Traverse City in the fall is late September through mid-October!
Salt Lake City, Utah
The natural beauty of Utah is year-round, though it really shows off in the fall. Salt Lake City becomes surrounded by the golden foliage of the aspens and the rusty crimson of the fiery maples, creating an intoxicating view all around the area. Mid-late September through mid-October is the best time to experience this season of Salt Lake, and there are many incredible walks, hikes and drives that take you into the heart of nature.
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Brody Samson
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About the Author
Brody, a recent Colorado State University undergrad, spent his time in Fort Collins studying Journalism & Media Communication. He interned at College Avenue Magazine and also received a minor in Global & Environmental Sustainability. His lifelong passion for writing drove him to pursue a career in journalism.
In his free time, he can be found hiking, biking or swimming outdoors. He fiercely enjoys competition in sports along with reading, and playing music on the guitar.
