Autumn has made way for beautiful landscapes across countries around the world. Varying hues of maple leaves have covered branches preparing to fall to the ground. The new season has painted the countryside in prepossessing colours from its favourite palette, making it the perfect time to drive under the canopy of orange and golden. And as people are getting into the Autumn Equinox 2019 mood, we bring you the best places around the world to see the fall. Happy Autumnal Equinox 2019: Twitterati Share Autumn Quotes, Greetings and Images As the First Day of Fall on September 23 Begins.
One of the best places to witness fall is in Michigan. From terrific red, stunning golden, bright orange to shining yellow, autumn dresses up the American state in an exquisite way. Meanwhile, between September to October, aspen leaves in Colorado turn into shades of golden. The season also presents the perfect time to go hiking, road tripping or simply strolling down the road.
Some of the trees that contribute to the alluring beauty of the fall foliage include oaks, birches and cherry trees with maple tree being the star. As the autumn is set to become thicker and brighter, here is a list of best places to witness fall. Fast Facts About the Autumnal Equinox You Must Know.
Eastern Sierra, California, the US
One of the popular places to witness fall is Eastern Sierra in California. Just a few hours drive from Los Angeles, the regions in the western US boasts of natural landscapes. From streams, open skies, granite canyons, the views are simply breathtaking.
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In Eastern Sierra, you can see the best fall colours from Rock Creek, Mammoth Lakes, the June Lake Loop, Yosemite (Tioga Pass), Lundy Canyon, Bridgeport and Sonora Pass.
Kancamagus Highway, New Hampshire, England
Driving on the Kancamagus Highway in New Hampshire between late September to early October may remind you of some setting straight out of a movie. Known as Kanc among locals, it is a 35 mile-ride starting in Lincoln and goes through the White Mountain National Forest.
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If you feel you should absorb the magical moment completely, then take a walk along the Sabbaday Falls in Conway. The views of the giant mountains are sure to engrave the picture in your mind.
Larch Valley, Lake Louise in Canada
The Canadian Rockies and Lake Louise are what dreams are made of. The valley is so mesmerising that it has made way to the twenty-dollar bill of Canada.
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The conifers there turn into varying colours of yellow and golden. With snow-capped peaks in the background, the place simply looks terrific.
Amsterdam Forest in Amsterdam
Amsterdam Forest bursts with contrasting colours of fall leaves. The view from park's canals to Grote Vijver Lake is simply alluring.
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You can choose to walk, bike, ride a horse or go canoeing inside the park.
Ozark Highlands Scenic Byway, Arkansas, the US
The 240-km-long stretch of Ozark Highlands Scenic Byway in Arkansas looks a little surreal. The region changes its colours in late September and maintains the look till early November.
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Some of the trees that contribute to the colourful views include maple trees, oak, hickory, sassafras and many more. From vineyards to lakes, walking along this byway will make you want to thatch a roof amongst the low-lying branches and live there forever. The route also covers the majestic Boston Mountain range and Buffalo National River.
While these are some of the popular places to see fall, autumn can be witnessed in its full glory in a lot more places. Some of the other places known for fall in the US include Colorado Springs, Mohawk trail in Massachusetts, Catskills in New York, Berkshires, Massachusetts, Green Mountain Byway in Vermont and Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway in New Mexico. You can also travel to quaint little villages in England where autumn has an enchanting effect of visitors. Fall destinations witness an influx of tourists across Europe from September to November. It's the time nature adorns itself in its favourite dress of varying colours, letting us treat our eyes. We hope you have a great autumn this year.
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