8 National Parks With Beautiful Autumn Leaves
Get out and catch the autumn leaves before they fall.
Autumn really is an especially scenic time of year and there's no better place to take in the changing of fall leaves than at one of the national parks. As an added bonus to visiting in the fall, you won't have to fight the crowds that swarm to the parks all summer. Check out our list, take your pick, and start making your plans for this weekend...the leaves won't last all year!
1. Grand Teton National Park
2. Rocky Mountain National Park
3. Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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4. Zion National Park
5. Lassen National Park
6. Acadia National Park
7. Shenandoah National Park
8. Glacier National Park
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Remember to always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and be sure to brush up on LNT principles for backcountry fires as well.
Cover photo: Josh Packer
We want to acknowledge and thank the past, present, and future generations of all Native Nations and Indigenous Peoples whose ancestral lands we travel, explore, and play on. Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!
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