Brilliant places for fall foliage around the world
Our readers recommend the best destinations to experience this vibrant season.
ByKelly Barrett
Published October 9, 2018
• 4 min read
Everything goes according to nature’s instruction manual: The days grow shorter, the nights grow cooler, and broadleaf trees take the cue to shed their leaves. Oaks, maples, and dogwoods each begin to transition from green to reveal shades of crimson and russet. Hickories and aspens show off brilliant golds and yellows.
<p>"Aerial view of Autumn in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire. I love driving on these roads during fall. I used a drone to capture the fall colors that cannot be seen from the road." This photo was submitted to the <a href="http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/nature-photographer-of-the-year-2017/?gallerycaption" target="_blank">Nature Photographer of the Year Contest 2017</a>.</p>
Dixville Notch, New Hampshire
"Aerial view of Autumn in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire. I love driving on these roads during fall. I used a drone to capture the fall colors that cannot be seen from the road." This photo was submitted to the Nature Photographer of the Year Contest 2017.
Photograph by Manish Mamtani, National Geographic Your Shot
While the timing can shift from year to year, one thing is always for sure: Leaves will make their way toward the earth, but not before a grand finale of spectacular color. Let our savvy, autumn-loving social community show you the way to the most colorful fall destinations, and don’t miss your moment to take in the view.
Coeur d'alene Park, Washington, United States
"Coeur d'alene Park, Spokane, Washington. Where I climbed and hid in all the wise and wondrous trees." – Radiah Vera
Wanaka, New Zealand
"Wanaka, New Zealand, last year. It was autumn in April though." – Florenz Fang
Northern Ontario and Quebec, Canada
"Northern Ontario and Quebec, the color variants from bright yellow to bright red seem so unrealistic that you may think it is hand-painted." – Michel Baecke
"The Adirondack Mountains, Upstate N.Y.!" - Charlette F.
This photo was submitted to Your Shot, our photo community on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram at @natgeoyourshot or visit us at natgeo.com/yourshot for the latest submissions and news about the community.
This photo was submitted to Your Shot, our photo community on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram at @natgeoyourshot or visit us at natgeo.com/yourshot for the latest submissions and news about the community.
Photograph by Jeff Berkes, National Geographic Your Shot
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