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Far West
* Washington Water, Washington Wine
Forget the cider and donuts, cycle eastern Washington sampling the grape from the local vineyards.

Mid-Atlantic
* Sylvan Pennsylvania
More than half of the state of Pennsylvania is covered by forest, making it an ideal destination for anyone interested in catching the sights and the sounds of fall.
* Westward Bound in New York
Fall is a fine time for foot travelers to explore the mountains and canyons in New York's Letchworth and Allegany Parks.


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bullet Autumn in Vermont - Whether you travel on two wheels or two feet, take in the fall color at your own pace.
bullet Top New England Trips - From a sea kayaking expedition to a coastal bike tour, enjoy the flavor and beauty of New England anytime of year.
bullet Weekend Getaways - Make your escape from the 9-to-5 routine this fall.

Midwest/Great Lakes
* Prairie Autumn
Far from uneventful, grasslands are really hopping in the fall. John Grassy provides an overview, and a guide to some choice prairie refuges.
* Autumn in Minnesota
The North Shore of Lake Superior offers leaf-peepers the first glance of vibrant color in Minnesota. The season is short but brilliant with two waves of color.
* A Ribbon through the Forest
The St. Croix River winds through the great northern forests of Wisconsin and Minnesota.

New England
* Hiking Maine's Aroostook County
The largest, most sparsely populated county in Maine is the perfect destination for seekers of fall beauty and seclusion.
* Waterfalls of the White Mountains
These three fine falls lie along a very pleasant autumn hike that just happens to take you through the famous Flume of Franconia Notch.
* Vermont's Northeast Kingdom
In Vermont's most rural and unspoiled corner, fall has stayed magically the same as the decades have passed, reflected in placid ponds and cozy general stores.
* Fall Hikes in Connecticut
These gentle family-friendly hikes take you through red-tipped maple and oak groves and past blooming wildflowers, waterfalls, and signs of early settlers.

Rocky Mountains
* Colorado in November
Shining moments for wildlife as autumn wanes.
* Five-Star Camping in Southwest Colorado
The mornings are extra-crispy here in the fall, and it's time to wake up and smell the coffee
* Family Hiking in the Tetons
No better time to take the kids out and about than when the aspen are a glorious gold

Canada
* Paddler's Paradise in Quebec
River running in Quebec may end in September but push the season and you will be rewarded with a magnificent red autumn of turning maples

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