Michigan is a Top Travel Destination This Autumn
Autumn is a beautiful season, especially in Michigan. We have colorful leaves, pumpkin-spice goodies, cider mills, donuts, hoodies and more. I personally love visiting a good, old fashioned cider mill…
Autumn Foliage
Autumn is a beautiful season, especially in Michigan. We have colorful leaves, pumpkin-spice goodies, cider mills, donuts, hoodies and more. I personally love visiting a good, old fashioned cider mill this time of year. Whether it's to get some pumpkins or snack on sugar-covered donuts, cider mills in the fall are the best. I'm a country girl at heart. Anyway, when it comes to autumn, as it turns out, one study states Michigan is one of the best states to visit in the fall this year.
Lawnstarter.com has a new study out named the best states in the U.S. to travel to during the autumn months. "Cooler weather, changing leaves, and pumpkin-flavored treats — fall has arrived," the publication states.
As for methodology, "To help you find the perfect destination, LawnStarter compared the 50 states based on 20 key indicators of a breathtaking and fun fall trip." They used factors such as "outdoor access, such as the number of state parks and hiking trails, as well as fall-themed amusements like pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and hayrides. Of course, we also considered how long fall foliage will stick around for those Insta-worthy snaps."
Before we get into Michigan, note that the No. 1 state to visit this fall is California. I can only imagine wine country in the fall, with its colorful splashes of vibrancy all around. So, I do think that's a good pick.
Michigan comes in at No. 4 on the list, with a total score of 49.57. "As expected, Northern states dominate the top of our ranking — from Washington (No. 2), across Michigan (No. 4), all the way to New York (No. 6)," Lawnstarter.com states. "After all, colorful leaves, chillier temperatures, and fire-roasted foods are the qualities that make the fall season a truly unique experience. America’s upper latitudes deliver on all of them." Find the full list of the best states to visit this fall here.
Some Reasons We Adore Michigan:
I'm always surprised how many people say fall is their favorite season, but it is a beautiful time of year, especially in Michigan. I personally think Michigan offers some of the best fall colors in the entire U.S., and now there's proof that the Mitten is a great place to see vibrant fall colors. I'm already seeing a few leaves changing colors, and while it's beautiful, I have to admit I wasn't very happy to see the changing leaves, since it means summer is winding down. I'm not ready for it to end.
The crew at US News & World Report has put together a list of the best places to view fall foliage in the U.S. "There's no other time of year quite like fall," they state. "Brisk, cool mornings give way to afternoons warmed by the sun, and the drop in temperature causes leaves to change from shades of green to a kaleidoscope of warm colors before winter sets in. The displays of color are different across the U.S., but they're all brilliant when leaf-peeping season is at its peak."
Of course, the best times to view fall foliage differs by region and year, so check with your local spots before venturing out on a big fall foliage viewing trip. "Many top destinations to view fall's splendor have leaf and foliage reports, maps and trackers so you can follow the local predictions and current conditions – and arrive just in time for the best of the season," US World & News Report says.
Read on for the full list of the best places to see fall foliage in America, including one famous Michigan spot. Where is your favorite spot to view the fall colors in Michigan? Reach out to me on social media and let me know your favorite areas to view the colors in Michigan.
Acadia National Park, Maine
McKenzie River Scenic Byway, Oregon
The Berkshires, Massachusetts
Charlottesville, Virginia
Payette River Scenic Byway, Idaho
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Cheyenne, Wyoming
French Lick West Baden, Indiana
The Mississippi River Valley, Minnesota
Breckenridge, Colorado
Hudson, New York
Stowe, Vermont
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
Lake Superior Scenic Byway, Wisconsin
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Highlands, North Carolina
Tunnel of Trees, Michigan
North Lake Tahoe, California and Nevada
The Ozarks, Arkansas
Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Scenic Byway, Maryland
Anchorage to Kenai, Alaska
The Poconos, Pennsylvania
Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
Source
This list is via Travel.usnews.com.
