12 Best National Parks for Stunning Fall Colors—and When They Peak
With days getting shorter and fall fast approaching, the most colorful time of year is about to pop off in a blaze of red, orange and gold. Autumn is one of the most spectacular seasons to visit national parks from coast to coast, but catching peak foliage requires careful timing. Where you go determines when you should go: Fall can arrive in Alaska as early as August, sweep across the Rockies and Pacific Northwest in September and linger along the Colorado River and in Yosemite Valley well into November.
Elevation matters as much as latitude. In mountainous parks, color typically begins in alpine and subalpine environments before moving downhill into valleys. Mark your calendars, pick your favorite park and get ready to leaf peep. The dates below represent typical windows for seeing 12 popular national parks’ fall colors in all their radiant glory. Drought, heat, frost, wind and storms can all shift the season, so check current park conditions before leaving home.
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