One of my favorite times of the year is Autumn! I love when the weather gets cooler, pumpkin spice and cinnamon scents are everywhere, and apple pie and cider are acceptable snack choices. Of course, the best thing about Fall is the changing color of the leaves! There are many different places to see the Fall Foliage, one of my favorite places to visit is very close to home!
Shenandoah National Park is a beautiful destination to see the Fall Foliage.
The leaves start to change color around the end of September, however, peak time is usually around late October to early November. Keep in mind the busiest times are on the weekends, so be sure to be there early! There are 4 entrances to the National Park; North, South, East and, West. We entered the North Entrance, in Front Royal.
If you only have a day, consider taking an epic road trip down Skyline Drive! Be sure to take your time at the many overlooks and spot the Shenandoah river on a clear day. Soak in the beautiful splashes of reds, oranges, and yellows as you drive up the mountain. Be on the lookout for the many different types of wildlife, including deer, rabbits, squirrels, and black bears!
If you have a long weekend, consider staying the night at one of the many wonderful campsites!
There is nothing better than packing your favorite flannel or sweatshirt and driving up to the mountains. Spend the evening relaxing around a campfire, eating smors, and spotting a constellation or two. I have camped in the Shenandoah nearly every year, growing up. My favorite campsites are Loft Mountain and Matthew’s Arm.
If you are especially adventurous, pick your favorite hike and spend the day in nature. There are many different hikes to take, from easy to difficult. Some lead to gorgeous overlooks and others to waterfalls! We took the Sugarloaf Loop, it was an easy hike (not too much uphill) and some part of the hike was on the Appalachian Trail! Don’t forget your picnic lunch to enjoy at the overlook!
Thank you for reading! Until the next destination!
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