Tag: fall foliage

5 things to know before you hike the Lower Kaaterskill Falls Trail

Hike smarter with these tips.

People have long flocked to the Catskills Mountains in southeastern New York for a dose of nature and fresh air. The area has more than 30 peaks taller than 3,500 feet and is popular for hiking. Kaaterskill Falls Trail is one of the region’s more popular trails. When I visited on a Friday in mid-October, it was peak leaf-peeping season, and the Lower Falls Trail was getting plenty of use. It’s a short hike — 1.6 miles out and back — with a big payoff: up-close views of a gorgeous waterfall. But just because it’s short doesn’t make it easy. Here’s what to know before you hike it yourself.

Where to find the best fall views in all 50 states

Find your state’s best sights.

Before you know it, fall will be over. Don’t you want to see some beautiful autumn scenery before all the leaves blow away? While you can embark on a fall foliage road trip that hits some of the country’s most radiant landscapes, there are also hidden wonders to find within your own state. If you’re not sure where to find the fall color you crave, this Outdoors Wire guide is here to help.

Whether you live in Alabama, Wyoming, or anywhere in between, you can discover seasonal beauty without ever crossing state lines. Find the top autumn attractions with this list of the best fall spots in all 50 states.

Follow this route for the ultimate fall foliage road trip

Enjoy the journey.

Chase the best autumn views in America. On a fall foliage road trip, you can experience some of the country’s most beautiful seasonal landscapes. If you’re ready to see leaves bursting with color and feel the cool air on your skin, check out this route from Maine to New York.

This tour of New England comes out to about 619 miles and 11.5 hours of driving. Sound intimidating? Don’t worry. Depending on where you start, this road trip route is highly adaptable. Plus, you can tweak the plans to suit your needs. Travelers who love to hike can plan to spend more time at state parks. Adventurers who prefer scenic drives can cruise down tree-lined byways. No matter what you like, this fall foliage road trip route will treat you to a good time.

These are the best states for peak fall foliage this autumn

Let’s go, leaf peepers.

No matter how much people talk about fall, it never seems to lose its charm. The season’s cozy color palette, fun holidays, and cool weather bring people a breath of fresh air before winter’s end-of-year stresses. Plus, in the United States, autumnal scenery goes off in a pretty major way.

If you’re ready to dive headfirst into fall foliage, make the most of the season by visiting some of the country’s most scenic autumnal states. While most states offer at least one place to see colorful fall leaves, a few regions provide a treasure trove of red, orange, and yellow landscapes that shine brighter than all others. Discover which ones you should visit with this list of the five best states for fall foliage.