Depending on where you live, one of the best things about Fall is being able to literally watch the seasons change. Last year, I set off on my own Wanderlusting Fall road adventure and came home feeling refreshed and tranquil.
This month, why don’t you embark on a road trip through Fall’s Foliage, get some quality time with Mother Nature and capture pictures that will make people’s jaws drop!
Here are five of my favorite options from The Travel Channel’s Travel’s Best list!
Route 112, New Hampshire
Professional Fall Foliage photographer, Jeff Folger calls this, “The grand dame of Foliage routes.” Known to many as the mecca when looking to experience the season change, there is no doubt that pictures taken here will get you hundreds of likes on your Instagram. If you have enough time, head to the Kancamagus Highway in NH; this 34.5 mile scenic drive is definitely worth the time.
Hudson Valley, New York
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This wonderful place boasts mountain views, wine trails, historic estates and shopping. You can cruise the Hudson River or stop in at the farmer’s markets and antique shops as you drive. Travel host, Samantha Brown says, “New York’s Hudson Valley has some of the most beautiful land you will ever set your eyes on.” She also recommends using route 82 and 44 in Salt Point, NY as your bookends (but be sure to explore all the roads in between).
Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia
This is a great drive to take now. I tackled this one last year around this time. It’s breathtaking. The historic town of Harper’s Ferry will make you feel as if you stepped onto a movie set. Home to a National Historic Park and civil war battlefields, if you stay over a couple of days, signing up with the river riders (you will literally be riding the river) is a must.
Ricketts Glen State Park, Northeast Pennsylvania
The beautiful Fall Foliage colors here are due to the sugar maple and birch trees that turn vibrant orange, red and yellow. “One of my favorite local drives for a day of leaf peeping is Ricketts Glen State Park off route 29 and route 487,” recommends Weather Trends International CEO, Bill Kirk. If you’re about that outdoor life, pull over for their famed Falls Trail hike, a destination known as the most spectacular waterfall hike on the East Coast.
The Great Smokey Mountains
Rising along the Tennessee-North Carolina border, this mountain range is home to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The name stems from the low-hanging fog that surrounds them and by now, fall colors are in full swing throughout the park. You can spend days driving the steep mountain passes and rolling valleys. If camping out isn’t your thing, nearby Gatlinburg offers a variety of luxe hotels.
Happy driving!
