List reveals 5 US National Parks worth visiting with picture-perfect views of fall foliage and scenic hikes – FOX Weather

List reveals 5 US National Parks worth visiting with picture-perfect views of fall foliage and scenic hikes  FOX Weather

THE TAKEAWAY Despite a record-warm start to fall across much of the country, you can still catch beautiful fall foliage in some of our national parks. Warmer-than-average temperatures can truncate or make leaf peeping season more uneven, but these are some of the best places to see what fall has to offer according to the National Park Service (NPS). FALLING IN LOVE WITH AMERICA: SEND US YOUR FALL PHOTOS Great Smoky Mountains National Park North Carolina, Tennessee Nestled in the southern Appalachians between North Carolina and Tennessee, America's most visited national park also hosts some of the most scenic vistas for amazing fall colors. The park’s wide range of elevations extends the window for viewing vibrant fall foliage.

Leaves can begin to change at the highest elevations by mid-September, but lower mountain slopes typically begin to turn in October and some years can hold vibrant colors into early November, according to the NPS. The Park Service recommends the Lakeview Drive and Goldmine Loop if you want to see great colors by car or on foot, respectively. Blue Ridge Parkway North Carolina, Virginia Just north of the Great Smokies, the Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the most renowned places for fall foliage across the country. FALL ARRIVES WITH THE AUTUMNAL EQUINOX. HOW MUCH DAYLIGHT YOU WILL BEGIN TO LOSE? While