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" Fall is just around the corner, and what better way to enjoy the cool, crisp weather than with an outing to delight in the turning leaves? Whether you live in the lobster-lovin&amp;#039; Northeast or down south near the Gulf, we&amp;#039;ve got your must-visit spots covered here.   New England   Mohawk State Forest, Cornwall and Goshen, Connecticut Go picnicking, hiking or fishing here\u2014or simply peer out of the lookout tower to enjoy picturesque panoramic views of forests, bogs and unique plant life.   Pineland Public Reserved Land, Gray, Maine Comprised of 1,200 acres of hiking trails, landscapes and forests in Cumberland County, this site\u2014which borders Gray and New Gloucester\u2014is the perfect escape from Portland city life.   Mt. Greylock in The Berkshires, Adams, Massachusetts  Mt. Greylock, Massachusetts&amp;#039; highest peak, boasts an unbelievable view of foliage across five different states!   Northeast Kingdom, Vermont  Before heading out here, request a free copy of the Northeast Kingdom&amp;#039;s oversized hiking, biking and waterways maps\u2014it&amp;#039;s loaded with tips, trail recommendations, wildlife destinations and much more.   Mid-Atlantic   Hudson Valley, New York Don&amp;#039;t miss the &amp;quot;Middle&amp;quot; Valley, which spans the Catskill Mountains and is complete with estates, gardens, wineries, apple orchards and scenic hiking routes.   Robert H. Treman State Park, Ithaca, New York Of the many New York State parks in this 10-square-mile city, Treman is the most magnificent, with winding trails and a dozen waterfalls\u2014plus breathtaking swimming gorges such as Enfield Glen, the site&amp;#039;s main scenic attraction.   Adirondack Scenic Railroad, Adironacks, New York Hop on a train for a 20-mile roundtrip ride from Lake Placid to the city of Saranac Lake and back to take in the area&amp;#039;s riotous show of reds, greens and yellows.   North Fork, Long Island, New York Consisting of stretches of farmlands, antique shops, quiet bayside restaurants and flourishing wineries, eastern Long Island (a renowned summer destination for everyone from local fishermen to the rich and famous) hits its peak in the fall, when the streets are empty of everything but the gorgeous changing scenery.   South   Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham, Alabama One of Alabama&amp;#039;s many state and county parks known for its colorful trails, Oak Mountain is the first stop on OutdoorAlabama.com&amp;#039;s &amp;quot;A Circle of Colors,&amp;quot; which takes visitors on a 12-stop circular tour through Alabama, beginning near Birmingham and ending in Anniston.   Ozark National Forest, Arkansas Survey the foliage from atop the state&amp;#039;s highest mountain, Mount Magazine, found within this 1.2-million-acre span of woodland.   Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Georgia The origin of the Appalachian Trail, this national forest is known to be a hiker&amp;#039;s fantasy, with its 10 wildernesses, 1,000-plus miles of trout streams and 430 miles of trails.   Asheville, North Carolina If you&amp;#039;re looking for mountain scenery and biking trails in the Western North Carolina region, of the Ashville region offers a variety of trails, ranging from easy to very difficult.   Shenandoah County, Virginia Take an SVTA Group Tour through this historic county to witness the glorious Shenandoah River, Shenandoah National Park and Blue Ridge Mountains.   Midwest   Great River Road, Illinois This 550-mile stretch along the Eastern Mississippi River shoreline is complete with sprawling rock formations, river views and access to Eells House, an Underground Railroad station.   Carter Caves State Resort Park, Olive Hill, Kentucky Visit to enjoy a resort of forests, over 20 twisting caverns, a 30-foot underground waterfall and other underground surprises in Olive Hill.   Ely, Minnesota Paddle down some of Ely&amp;#039;s most celebrated rivers with Boundary Waters Canoe Adventures.   Jackson Lake State Park, Oak Hill, Ohio This small but scenic stretch beside the Ohio River is perfect for camping, boating, picnicking and swimming.   Southwest   Guanella Pass Scenic and Historic Byway, Georgetown, Colorado Bike, backpack, camp or fish along this 22-mile paved-and-gravel road, which traverses alpine tundra, steep valleys and caved canyons facing the Rocky Mountains.   Lost Maples State Natural Area, Vanderpool, Texas This 2,000-plus-acre spot found in the Bandera and Real Counties was once roamed by Apache and Comanche Indians, and today attracts approximately 200,000 yearly visitors.   Pacific Northwest   Columbia River Gorge, Oregon A stretch of land bordering northern Oregon and southern Washington, the gorge features sky-scraping cliffs, funneling gorges and the famous Snake River.   North Cascades Highway, Washington Part of the Cascade Loop, this highway climbs up the face of the massive Liberty Bell Mountain and bypasses Ross and Diablo Lakes\u2014offering views from dozens of different bridges, ferries and parks along the way.   Want to preserve your leaf-peeping memories on film? Click here for our fall foliage photography tutorial. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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