The Top 10 Places For Fall Foliage Fun!

fall foliage rv trip blog autumn travel As we rapidly make that welcome (or unwelcome… your opinion goes here) move toward Autumn, even those of us who long to hang on to the warm, sunny, days of summer forever can’t help but feel a little bit excited about those beautiful fall colors that nature will bestow upon our leaves. There is just something to be said for a crisp fall day, the return of comfy jeans and sweaters, and hot spiced cider. An added bonus of Autumn is that kids have gone back to school, so the campgrounds thin out a bit, the trails are a little less crowded, and we think it’s the perfect time to get out in the woods and do some serious enjoying… And we’re not alone! Gorp.com has compiled a wonderfully informative list of the Top 10 Fall Forests to visit, and since they reach right across the entire USA, there’s likely one that would make a perfect fall getaway trip for you and yours. Gorp.com writes this about the joys of Autumn, ‘…The summer heat relents, and with the first light frost you can say good-bye to bugs for the year. Hardwood trees burst into their variegated fall color. Raptors and geese migrate overhead; elk bugle; huckleberries ripen. And though leaf-peepers may crowd the roadways, B and Bs, and standard tourist attractions, humanity is much less present on the trails, in the campgrounds, anywhere out there beyond the reach of heating oil, down comforters, and other civilized signs that the season is changing. This story is about seeing the change of seasons play out on nature’s grandest stages. We’ve picked out our ten favorite national forests to celebrate autumn’s coming, and included a few specific hikes, trail rides, and crowd-free scenic drives with each. And now the ball’s in your court; don’t let the deep freeze creep up on you—seize this best of seasons, and get out there!”. There, now don’t you feel a little bit better about saying goodbye to summer? Take a look at these beautiful destinations for fall foliage viewing, and please be sure to share your fall photos with us here or on our Facebook page! We love to see what you’re up to!