experience a season in a similar way—but the sepia-toned mosaic of fall foliage soon to sprawl across the country in a few short weeks proves that fall is the one exception to that rule. Starting as early as late
, you can expect to find some combination of red, gold, yellow, and orange bathing the trees from coast to coast.
But anyone well-versed in leaf-peeping—or the colloquial nickname given to any tourist with a proclivity for fall foliage gazing—knows that some states and regions have more colorful and sweeping offerings than others. So for any looking to leaf-peep-maxx this upcoming fall, we took the liberty of rounding up the states, parks, and areas from across the country where you can expect to find the most vibrant fall tableaus come this
Way down on the south of the eastern shore you’ll find a range of mountains absolutely awash for fall. The
region of North Georgia makes up a smaller enclave of the greater Appalachian Mountains—and though you can’t go wrong with any stop along the
when it comes to fall foliage, this little corner right on the border between Georgia and Tennessee is especially ideal for the changing seasons. The Southern climate makes things a little milder, without having to sacrifice the fall grandeur. The area skews more towards nature aficionados, with plenty of nature paths and mountain trails to climb. One particular favorite includes
, where you can catch the best view of the leaves in peak color.
are right up there with the likes of New York’s Adirondacks. One look around and you can see exactly how the lush area inspired writers like Edith Wharton and artists like Norman Rockwell (and if you don’t, just take a quick trip to the
three different trails, grabbing some coffee beans from West Stockbridge’s famous
, and ordering a bite off the farm-to-table menu at
. Pair all of that with the area’s bustling boutique hotel scene in Lenox, Massachusetts, and you’ve got one must-see stop on your Great American leaf-peeping tour.
Sursă: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/where-to-find-the-best-fall-foliage-in-the-usa-this-autumn