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Michigan Has One of the Best Places to See Fall Foliage in the U.S.

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…

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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.

Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.