5 Exciting Things To Do In Scenic Twin Falls

Above, a waterfall and power plant at the Snake River Canyon near Twin Falls. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

My first visit to Twin Falls, Idaho was definitely not the most pleasant experience.

I had to be helicoptered to its St. Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center to have two stents put into a coronary artery after being stricken in Wells, Nevada. But I did visit the city twice since then and the visits were a lot more enjoyable for me.

TravelAwaits has posted an article on five exciting things to do in scenic Twin Falls. 

They begin it with:

I’ll admit, I didn’t know what to expect from Idaho’s cities, especially the smaller Twin Falls community. I was able to road trip through this stunningly scenic state, and while I spent more time in Boise, I found Twin Falls in the south central part of the state to be charming, distinctive, and worth a visit.

Visit Idaho’s tagline is “Idaho. Beyond Words,” and the whole state certainly lives up to that expectation with its diverse landscapes, impossibly big scenery, unique natural areas, and soaring mountains filled with plunging valleys. Twin Falls itself boasts of its own scenic wonders. It’s just a 2-hour drive east from Boise and is a city that will surprise and delight you.

To read more, go here. 

In Search Of Elvis’s Hawaii

Above, Elvis Presley often stayed at the Hilton Hawaiian Village hotel at Waikiki. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Since today is Elvis Presley's 88th birthday, the following is appropriate to mark the occasion.

TravelAwaits has posted an article on sites in Hawaii associated with the King of Rock 'n Roll.

They begin it with:

Elvis Presley was born in Mississippi and lived in Tennessee, but for many fans, this musical legend is known as “the last Hawaiian king.” 

As Jerry Hopkins, author of Elvis In Hawai’i, states: “Elvis Presley, son of a sharecropper from Mississippi, whose Graceland mansion in Memphis, Tennessee, is the second-most visited home in the United States (behind the White House), may be the single personality most closely identified with Hawaii, excepting those who were born and raised here.”

Presley visited several times for personal vacations, but he’s best remembered for his professional appearances. He filmed three movies in Hawaii: Blue Hawaii (1961), Girls! Girls! Girls! (1962), and Paradise, Hawaiian Style (1966). He also made history with several concerts. They included a benefit for the USS Arizona memorial at Pearl Harbor and the 1973 Aloha From Hawaii show, the first concert by a solo artist broadcast around the world.

Elvis’s legacy and spirit are alive and well on the island of Oahu, and music lovers can easily put together their own Elvis-themed tour. I experienced it for myself this Christmas when my husband and I put together an Elvis-focused trip for my mother, a huge Elvis fan. Based on our experiences, here’s what you shouldn’t miss.

Speaking of the Aloha From Hawaii concert, this month marks 50 years since the concert took place.

To read more, go here.

10 Top RV Destinations Travelers Loved In 2022

Above, Grand Canyon National Park. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Where did RVers go this year? 

Well, a segment of recreational vehicle travelers, RVshare, provided some answers. A list of  their 10 top RV destinations in 2022 has been posted at TravelAwaits. 

The number one destination was Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona.

TravelAwaits begins with:

RVshare, the largest peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace in the world, recently released its 2023 Travel Trend Report, which revealed the top destinations for RVshare renters in 2022.

Interestingly, 20 percent of rentals were booked to attend events, such as music festivals, tailgating, and auto and aviation shows. From events to national parks, here are the top RV travel destinations for 2022 according to RVshare insights.

To read more, go here. 

7 Fantastic Places To Find Authentic Navajo Art

Above, Navajo and other tribal rugs on display at the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

This coming week, I am going to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, the route I am taking will take me by the Hubbell Trading Post near Ganado, Arizona. I plan to stop there while I'm in "the neighborhood."

I was planning to visit the trading post two years ago, but on the weekend I was to go, it and other places were shut down due to the pandemic.

It and other trading posts in the Four Corners are the subject of an article by TravelAwaits on seven "fantastic" places to find authentic Navajo art in Arizona and New Mexico. I have been to the second and third places on the list: Richardson Trading Post on Historic Route 66 and the Gallup Flea Market.

They start with:

For more than a century, the Hubbell Trading Post and others like it on the Navajo Nation have been the go-to spots for finding distinctive Navajo art. You’ll find everything from handwoven rugs to beautifully embossed pottery and elaborate silver-and-turquoise jewelry. The good news is that a handful of the original trading posts are still in operation, offering a remarkable array of goods and artworks.

Dating back to the late 1800s and early 1900s, trading posts long served as gathering places where Navajo people brought their blankets, rugs, and woven baskets to trade for needed goods like flour, coffee, sugar, and tools. Today, the historic businesses on the Navajo Nation continue to offer world-famous Navajo artwork.

Another place worth checking out is the monthly Navajo Rug Auction in Crownpoint, New Mexico. Along with Navajo rugs, they also have pottery, jewelry and other items by different tribes. I found some good deals there.

To read more, go here.

Best Things To Do In Window Rock

Above, the sandstone rock arch where Window Rock gets its name. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Window Rock, Arizona is a short distance away from Gallup, New Mexico. Before the pandemic, I paid the town a visit.

It is the capital of the Navajo Nation. It has many things to see and TravelAwaits posted an article spotlighting nine of them.

They begin with:

When it comes to capitals, Window Rock, Arizona, stands out for a number of reasons. First, there’s the magnificent red sandstone arch that the town is named for. And then there is the fact that Window Rock serves as the headquarters and capital of the Navajo Nation, the largest sovereign Native American nation in the United States.

Add in the authentic Navajo culture that is on display virtually everywhere — from museums to monuments to trading posts — and you have a capital-city destination unlike any other.

To read more, go here. 

2022 Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial

Above, the bull-riding event at last year's Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

We're now in a little break in rodeos in the Gallup, New Mexico area. Next month, another one will be held at Red Rock Park.

It is part of the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial, which will be held from August 4 to 14. To access the rodeo schedule, go here.

I have attended the Ceremonial and its rodeo each year it was held since I moved to New Mexico in 2018. I plan on attending this year's Ceremonial.

Above, some of the exhibit displays at last year's Ceremonial. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

TravelAwaits posted an article on the Ceremonial and it starts with:

Gallup offers exciting outdoor adventures, nestled in spectacular red rock cliffs along historic Route 66. Just off I-40 in western New Mexico near the Arizona border, Gallup exudes old-world tradition, rich culture, and original indigenous art from the Native American people. One of the oldest Native American heritage celebrations marks its 100th year. Here’s how you can visit.

The 2022 Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial Lineup

The Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial celebrates its centennial anniversary (100 years) from August 4–14 at Red Rock Park in Gallup, New Mexico. This New Mexico experience has taken place annually since 1922 to showcase, promote, educate, and preserve the diversity of Native American and Indigenous performing arts, cultural heritage, jewelry, and crafts, elevating Gallup to worldwide recognition.

To read more, go here. 

Experiencing Mesa Verde National Park In An RV

Above, Square Tower House. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Mesa Verde National Park is located in the southwest corner of Colorado. The nearest towns are Cortez and Mancos. 

It is a national park whose focus is on manmade dwellings by ancient Native Americans instead of natural features. I was last there two years ago.

TravelAwaits has posted an article with eight tips on visiting Mesa Verde National Park in an RV.

The article makes one error. It states there's no concessionaire there and to bring your own food and beverages. Aramark is the concessionaire and there are restaurants and snack bars in Mesa Verde.

Above, at camp at the Cortez KOA Kampground. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

That aside, the article does provide some useful information including restaurants and campgrounds in nearby towns. We stayed at the KOA Kampground in Cortez.

The article begins with:

Mesa Verde National Park is found on Colorado’s Western border and is one of the most unique parks in the collection. You’ll discover, among other amazing sights, the amazing and sacred Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings, where the ancient Indigenous people lived for over 700 years, from A.D. 550 to 1300. 

The park consists of 52,073 acres of federal land. Totally deserted by A.D. 1300 (no one knows exactly why, but warfare seems to be a factor), President Teddy Roosevelt made the pristine landscape a national park on June 29, 1906.

Mesa Verde National Park is within an hour’s drive from Durango and Dolores, both of which make excellent home bases for your RV travels. Here are some tips for visiting the park in an RV, plus suggestions for where to stay and eat along the way.

To read the full article, go here. 

To access the National Park Service's official website for Mesa Verde National Park, go here.

Best Jackson Hole Restaurants To Try On A Budget

Above, yours truly under an antler arch in Jackson. Photo by Mitch Germinsky.

The last time I visited Jackson, Wyoming was three years ago. 

During that trip, a friend and I camped at a KOA south of the town along the Snake River. While there we visited Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks and I did some river rafting on the Snake River. We also did some shopping and grabbed a meal in Jackson. The price wasn't bad, but I can't recall the name of it. It could be one listed in the following article.

TravelAwaits posted their 7 favorite restaurants to try while on a budget (Jackson can get pricey).

They begin with:

Jackson, Wyoming is a beautiful mountain town located on the doorstep of the majestic Grand Tetons Mountain range and Grand Teton National Park. This area is full of scenic vistas and offers plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors. So whether you want to tour the area by car or get out and hit the trails or lakes, you’re in for a treat. 

Jackson is also conveniently located near another national park, Yellowstone. In fact, Jackson is less than 60 miles from the southern entrance of the park. Known for its Old West flair and bustling downtown, its Western, rustic vibe will bring out the country in you. This is a town for all seasons, so pick your favorite time to visit and get busy making plans. 

In all seasons, there are plenty of outdoor activities. From hiking, biking, and fishing in summer to skiing at one of the world-renowned ski resorts during ski season, Jackson offers fun any time of year. But all this fun and beauty doesn’t come cheap. Jackson is an expensive place to live — and to visit, for that matter. Known as one of the most expensive places in the United States to live, money is a factor. Rumor has it that the billionaires are chasing the millionaires out of town!

We wanted to find good food that didn’t cost a fortune on our recent trip. While none of these spots are gourmet restaurants, in a town so pricey, I was pleasantly surprised at the variety of good food we found at relatively inexpensive prices. Here are our top picks, in no particular order.

To see what they are, go here. 

Best Small Towns Near Petrified Forest National Park

Above, Standin' On A Corner Park in Winslow, Arizona. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Arizona is an interesting state. 

One one hand, it is a big desert. On the other, it has pine-covered forests and ranchlands to enjoy.

Often overlooked are small towns to check out. A lot of them are along Interstate 40 in the northern half of the state.

TravelAwaits spotlights five of them within easy reach of Petrified Forest National Park.

They begin with:

The thing about Arizona is that you can enjoy so many different experiences depending on where you are within the state. Within just 3 hours, you can go from the valley of big city Scottsdale to the small towns up north. 

We chose to visit these small towns while on our travels through the White Mountains and beyond, as we always like towns that have a vibrant downtown with unique things to see and do. Stop in and visit these towns when you’re in the area!

Petrified Forest National Park has no RV campgrounds, but there's a KOA Kampground in nearby Holbrook. 

Above, camping is available at the Holbrook KOA Kampground. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

To read more, go here. 

Amtrak Vacations To National Parks

Above, the gate to the train tracks at Gallup, New Mexico station. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

After a few weeks of slightly declining gasoline prices, they are beginning to rise again. 

That is putting a big crimp into summer vacation planning this year. But, there is an alternative to spending your children's inheritance on gasoline or diesel fuels. 

According to TravelAwaits, Amtrak has vacations that include train travel and national parks.

The begin with:

If you want to visit a national park this summer but you’re concerned about rising gas prices and traffic, Amtrak might just have the solution you need.

Amtrak Vacations provides passenger railroad service to national parks so you can relax and take in the scenery with family or friends. Plus, all of the national park itineraries may be customized to suit your preferences — including origin city, trip length, and even budget.

Above, the Amtrak Southwest Chief arrives in Gallup. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

For example, two years ago, I took the Southwest Chief from Gallup, New Mexico to California. The Southwest Chief is the train to take to visit Grand Canyon National Park.

Rails To The Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon National Park

“Traveling on-board the Southwest Chief and the Grand Canyon Railway to one of the seven wonders of the natural world is certainly a bucket list experience like no other,” Amtrak explains. “Known as ‘the most spectacular gorge in the world,’ the Grand Canyon is one of those places that stays with you long after you return home from vacation.” 

This 5-day adventure begins and ends in Los Angeles.

You can learn more about the Rails to the Grand Canyon vacation here. 

To read more, go here.

Colorado Internment Camp Now National Historical Site

Above, a guard tower at Manzanar War Relocation Camp.
Camp Amache in Colorado has now become a national
 historical site like Manzanar. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Six years ago, I visited the Manzanar Internment Camp in the Owens Valley of California. There, Japanese-Americans were incarcerated following the attack on Pearl Harbor. It was a big black stain on our nation's history.

Another Japanese-American internment camp has become a National Historical Site operated by the National Park Service. It is Camp Amache of Colorado.

TravelAwaits reported:

Camp Amache National Historic Site reminds visitors of the courage of Japanese Americans unjustly confined during World War II. After Pearl Harbor pushed the United States into World War, the War Relocation Authority forcibly removed the Japanese Americans from their West Coast homes. The wind-swept former camp is now a pale shadow of its 1942-1945 self. A reconstructed barracks, guard, and water towers now mark the site, but most of it was leveled after the war. 

At its peak, the camp housed 7,310 Japanese Americans. It was Colorado’s 10th largest city, and two-thirds of its inhabitants were American citizens. (The law denied the oldest Japanese the right to become citizens.) Amache’s constant wind calls the names of those who came unwillingly to this remote Colorado corner. Their story is one of betrayal, courage, and resilience despite adversity.  

The Colorado Congressional delegation introduced the Amache Study Act in 2018. It passed in 2019. Amache became a National Historic Site on March 18, 2022.

To read more, go here. 

Santa Fe Southern Railroad Rolling Again

Above, some of the rolling stock of the Santa Fe Southern Railroad. Wikipedia photo.

It looks like there's another historic train out there for me to take a ride on. The best thing about it, it is not too far from home to get to (maybe about four hours).

TravelAwaits reported:

The Santa Fe Southern Railroad may have stopped offering rail trips in 2012, but trains are now running again under different ownership – and the trains absolutely must be seen to be believed.

The revival comes thanks to work by novelist and screenwriter George R. R. Martin, along with fellow Santa Fe, New Mexico, entrepreneurs and artists, including author Douglas Preston, National Dance Institute of New Mexico cofounder Catherine Oppenheimer, artist Gary Oakley, and Bill Banowsky, who owns Violet Crown Cinema in the Santa Fe Railyard.

Working together, they formed Sky Railway in 2020. The trains, which provide what’s called “entertainment adventure rail trips,” began running their new routes last month.

The trains run on an 18-mile route between Lamy and Santa Fe, New Mexico. 

To read more, go here.

Las Vegas To Zion: 7 Amazing Stops Along Interstate 15

Above, CasaBlanca Resort in Mesquite, Nevada. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The first time my family and I drove from Las Vegas to Zion National Park in Utah, the drive Interstate 15 seemed long, almost endless. But in actuality, it is only 2.5 hours long.

The drive these days is not bad and there are things to see and do along the way. 

TravelAwaits posted an article with seven "amazing" things to stop at. A couple they didn't mention were the Indian fireworks and tobacco store about an hour from Las Vegas and the CasaBlanca Resort, which includes a casino, restaurant, hotel and RV park in Mesquite, Nevada. I stopped there for breakfast while headed to Idaho for the Great American Eclipse in 2017. So I am including a photo of CasaBlanca Resort at top.

Still, the list contains places well worth a stop, if one is not in a hurry to get to Zion National Park.

They start it with:

When traveling from the Midwest to Zion National Park in Southern Utah, the best place for us to fly into is Las Vegas. The trip to Zion from Vegas is a fairly easy drive of about 2.5 hours, if you drive straight through. We did the drive during a week in the winter when traffic wasn’t bad at all. I imagine that, if you’re driving on a summer weekend, you’ll encounter quite a bit more traffic and drive times will be longer. Parts of the drive are spectacularly beautiful and other parts not so much. To break up the short drive, we set out to find interesting things to see and do between Las Vegas and Zion. Here is our list of what to see and do in the area.

To read more, go here. 

Things To Do In Bryce Canyon National Park

Above, many hoodoos can be seen at Bryce Canyon National Park. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Back in my much younger days, whenever my family traveled to Utah, we would visit both Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park as they were fairly close together (78 miles).

During those summer days, after exploring the different Bryce Canyon overlooks, we'd head to the lodge and get either a cup or cone of ice cream and sit outside on the lodge's porch and take in the scenery. The lodge had an ice cream parlor back in the late 1960s and early 1970s. I don't know if it is still there.

We stayed in a cabin at the Bryce Canyon Lodge once. 

TravelAwaits posted an article on things to do in Bryce Canyon National Park.

They start it off with:

Only 78 miles from Zion National Park is Bryce Canyon National Park, the place to see the largest collections of hoodoos in the world! We recently traveled to Southern Utah to explore both parks, and I can tell you that having these two fantastically unique parks so close together is incredible! Flying into Las Vegas, we drove about 2 hours to St. George, Utah, where stayed for a few days. From St. George, we traveled to Bryce, then onto Zion.

The drive from St. George to Bryce Canyon is about 2.5 hours. You could also fly directly into St. George, Utah rather than driving up the 4 hours from Las Vegas. The St. George Regional Airport is decent sized and is serviced by large carriers like Delta and American. Another option is to fly into Salt Lake City and drive about 4 hours south to Bryce Canyon. 

Once you get there, it’s easy to navigate within the park because there is only one entrance, one exit, and one main road that runs north to south. If you’re driving, start at the visitor center and as you travel south, all viewpoints and trailheads will be on the left. Bryce Canyon offers a super convenient shuttle, so you may want to leave your car parked and ride. The shuttle is free with your paid park admission and will take you to the park’s most popular overlooks and trails. If you’re hiking, the shuttle is a great option too, as it makes stops at most trailheads and along Bryce Amphitheater Rim Trail. The shuttle does run seasonally, so if you’re going off-season, check to make sure the shuttle is running.

Above, Bryce Lodge. The ice cream parlor was located near the ramp at left. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

To read more, go here. 

The Time Is Now...To Book National Park Reservations

Above, The Beast at the Grand Canyon's Trailer Village. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

As the following article states, RVing is at an all-time high. That means that getting a campsite in a national park will be more difficult.

That's why TravelAwaits says now's the time to make reservations.

They wrote:

Reservations are available for many parts of a park visit — from getting an entrance time into a park to getting a campsite to being part of a guided tour.

To make your trip a success, you need to know what parts of your visit need reservations, how to make them, how early you need to make them, and what your alternatives are if reservations are no longer available for what you want to do.

To make things a bit more complicated, every park is somewhat different in terms of what can be reserved and when — but the information isn’t hard to sort out if you know where to look.

And while most parks are still able to accommodate visitors without reservations, the most popular places in the most popular parks book up early, and mid-December is a critical time for booking in early summer. While you’re at it, don’t forget to plan ahead and book your RV early as well. RVing popularity is still at an all-time high and it may be difficult to find a suitable rental if you wait until the last minute.

To read more, go here. 

TravelAwaits: Why Your RV May Be Too Old For RV Parks

This topic has been covered here before, but it is always worth taking another look just in case there are people who've never perused this blog.

The topic is, "Why Your RV May Be Too Old For RV Parks".

Some RV parks have an age restriction on RVs older than ten years. Some older RVs may look like Cousin Eddie's in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation while others the same age may look as if they just rolled out from the assembly line. 

Right now, I don't have to worry since my motorhome is only six years old.

TravelAwaits has posted an article on this topic.

They begin it with:

Ageism is never appropriate — even for RVs! Did you know that some commercial parks are now enforcing a 10 years old rule? If your RV is more than 10 years old, you may be denied a spot in some RV parks. I’ve never heard of this in any government parks (local, state, national, Corps of Engineers, Forest Service), so those campgrounds are always an option for older RVs. But some “resort” parks, and even moderately priced parks, are getting pretty picky about who they let in. Let’s explore this topic so you are prepared. 

To read more, go here. 

Best Places To Snowbird In Texas, Florida and Arizona

Above, Lake Havasu, Arizona made the snowbird destination list. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Autumn is here, which means (for some places) comfortable daytime temperatures, but cool to cold nights.

This is the time when people from northern latitudes start heading south to warmer places like Florida, Texas and Arizona in their RVs. These people are called snowbirds, as they are heading south to avoid snowy weather at home.

TravelAwaits takes a look at RV parks and resorts in these states and where one can rent an RV for the season.

They begin with:

Are you feeling a chill in the air as the leaves turn? Are you dreading the cold weather that’s coming this winter? Then drive south and be a snowbird in your RV this winter. The popular places are Florida, Texas, and Arizona. They are very different in their locales but surely you’ll find a place that works for you. 

To read more, go here.

Four Corners Road Trip: The Best Stops

Above, Monument Valley's Sun's Eye arch. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

One of the most interesting road trips one can take is through Indian Country of the Four Corners region of Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico. There's plenty of things to see in the region. And, there's plenty of places along the way to camp.

TravelAwaits has posted an article on the best stops along the "Trail of the Ancients".

They begin it with:

The only National Scenic Byway in the United States dedicated solely to archaeology, the Trail of the Ancients stretches 480 miles through the Colorado Plateau. Showcasing archaeological, cultural, and historical sites, the byway leads through some of the most spectacular ancient ruins of the Desert Southwest. 

The Ancestral Puebloans, also known as Anasazi, lived on the Colorado Plateau for hundreds of years. Remains of their civilization pepper the Four Corners area along this route. Cliff dwellings and other structures, pottery shards, and rock art stand witness to their long-gone civilization, part of the landscape you are driving through. Besides these archaeological sites, you’ll drive through stunning vistas in a desolate landscape showcasing colorful rock formations in stark contrast to their surroundings. 

Though I’ve driven along this route with my family many times over the years, exploring both archaeological and geological sites along the way, I still enjoy it every time. We like to take about a week to explore the sites along the Scenic Byway, but you can take more or less time, depending on your preferences. No matter how long you spend along the Trail of the Ancients, you’ll step back in time, creating adventures for a lifetime. Below you’ll find some of the major stops along the route. 

To read more, go here. 

Jackson vs. Jackson Hole: What's The Difference?

Above, one of the famous antler arches in Jackson, Wyoming. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Visitors to the state of Wyoming often get Jackson and Jackson Hole confused. I have to confess, I have done so myself.

What's the difference between Jackson and Jackson Hole?

TravelAwaits has posted an article that explains the difference between the two.

They begin with:

I was guilty of calling the town of Jackson, Wyoming, “Jackson Hole.”  Imagine my surprise when I learned they were two different places — the town of Jackson and the valley of Jackson Hole. Luckily, I never wagered my entire potential winnings on this question in Final Jeopardy (R.I.P. Alex Trebek).

Just in case you are selected as a contestant on Jeopardy — or love a good trivia game — let me give you some background on Jackson vs. Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Above, a view of Jackson Hole from the Jackson Hole Aerial Tram. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

 The town of Jackson is the closest town to Grand Teton National Park. 

To read more, go here. 

Best Autumn National Parks To Visit

Above, Zion National Park in Utah is one of the recommended parks for fall. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The kids are beginning to return to school in some areas and soon our national parks will be gearing up (or winding down) for the autumn season.

There are those of us who prefer the off-season for visiting national parks and a former park ranger has some recommendations (seven of them) of the best parks to visit during fall and they are posted at TravelAwaits.

The article begins with:

I’m a retired National Park Service ranger. I spent a career working in parks from the Atlantic to the Pacific, from border to border. Fall is my favorite time to take my own vacation, and these are some parks I’d recommend.

Fall travel doesn’t always have to be about foliage. It can be about beating the heat, beating the crowds, or a combination of multiple factors.

To see the recommended parks, go here.