Lonely PlanetSep 1
15 US National Parks Perfect for Fall Road Trips
Fall is an awesome season for road trips. These US national parks are driving destinations that deliver on foliage, fresh air and much more.
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- Cadillac MountainTrailsunrise hike
- BeehiveTrailclassic hike
- Schoodic PeninsulaNeighborhoodquieter area for tidepooling and sunset views
- Ravens NestSightcatch the sunset behind Cadillac
- Haborside HotelHotelproperty that's New England chic with every luxury
- Salt CottagesHotelretro feel with fun amenities
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- Yosemite National ParkHotelYosemite Valley, United Statesoverlooked fall escape with fewer crowds
- Snake RiverPlaceGrand Teton National Park, United StatesFloat trip destination
- Shenandoah National ParkSightShenandoah, United Stateseasy fall getaway two hours from Washington, DC
- Skyline DriveSightShenandoah, United StatesCruise to hit dozens of overlooks
- Old RagTrailShenandoah, United Statesday-use tickets required
- HawksbillTrailShenandoah, United Statespark’s highest point for birds-eye views
- Lewis Spring FallsTrailShenandoah, United Statesmoderately difficult 3.6-mile loop hike
- Glacier National ParkSightGlacier, United StatesWestern larches blaze against evergreens in October
- Going-to-the-Sun RoadSightGlacier, United Statesroad with roadside color show
- Lake McDonaldSightGlacier, United Statesstroll destination
- Hidden LakeTrailGlacier, United Stateshike destination
- Two MedicineSightGlacier, United Stateslesser-visited area to explore
- Highway 2SightGlacier, United Statesroadside color show
- Belton ChaletHotelWest Glacier, United States100-year-old fireplace and scenic views
- Montana Coffee TradersCaféWhitefish, United Statescoffee shop
- Wawona Swinging BridgeSightYosemite Valley, United Statesdetour for rainbow of fall color
- Merced River CanyonSightYosemite Valley, United Statesscenic drive along river
- Serrano's Mexican RestaurantRestaurantEast Glacier, United States