For peak fall foliage minus national park traffic ... alpine singletrack, a glassy lake encircled by canopies of gold and vermilion—head to any of these diverse state parks across the country ...

(iStockPhoto)| It's hard to beat the leaf peeping in Maine, which peaks in mid-October, and one of the best spots for taking in fall foliage is ... Moose and Jenny Lake. Take a hike along one ...

Bask in the golds, oranges, and reds of these places where you can witness the changing of the color guard on the flip side of the equator.

For peak (or close to peak) fall foliage in 2024, plan to visit New England ... "Also on the East side of Lake Winnipesaukee in Moultonborough, you will find the Castle in the Clouds." ...