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The sweltering summer temperatures are starting to wane and cool breezes are rolling in. September 23 is the first day of fall, which means it’s almost time for all the cozy things like sweatshirts, bonfires, leaf peeping, apple picking, pumpkin spice and more (fingers crossed, right?).
Fall Family Fun
Looking to try a new family fall activity? Consider taking a scenic train ride, visiting a local festival or petting zoo, or volunteering at a food bank. For more ideas, check out the lists below:
Leaf-Peeping Road Trips
Autumn is the season to see all the beautifully changing colors of leaves. Want to know where and when to see the best fall foliage? Towns in New England top the lists, but states like Tennessee, Colorado, Michigan, and California have their fair share of leaf-peeping destinations too:
National Parks in the Fall
With summer coming to an end and kids going back to school, it is now shoulder season for national parks. This is a great time to visit without the crowds. Experts recommend heading to Clingmans Dome and Newfound Gap Overlook in the Great Smoky Mountains, Bear Lake in the Rocky Mountains, and Bass Harbor Lighthouse in Acadia. Here are more suggestions:
Check out our tours below, which are sure to be right in the middle of all the fall fun.
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