Here are our favorite hikes, bike rides, wineries, spa getaways, and more
The sweet autumn lull is when this Idaho resort shows its true colors.
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Quiet hikes and lazy picnics are yours for the taking in autumn. Before winter comes, take a long weekend to see the best of what the park has to offer.
Three days are a perfect chunk of time to explore the park’s three main areas: Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite Valley, and Wawona. Plan to stay in the valley―it’s central to everything, and reservations are easier to come by at this time of year.
For farm-fresh food and sublime wine, spend an autumn weekend in California's least known, most beautiful wine country.
With luxe inns and tons of tasting rooms, Willamette is ready for prime time. You can get lost on the backcountry roads but always find a good glass of Pinot around the bend. And now, with great hotels and tasting rooms mustering in towns like Carlton, you can experience the valley’s off-the-beaten-path vibe yet have the comforts of a soft bed close by.
Forget about fall leaves, the roots of Sitka spruce are the draw at Neskowin Beach.
The Colorado town has it all: gorgeous trails, great restaurants, and some of the sportiest people around.
The jagged Flatirons rise at Boulder's western edge offers invigorating hiking, climbing, and exploring.
And visitors find lots of fine restaurants and independent shops ― especially sporty ones ― along the Pearl Street pedestrian mall.
Escape the crowds and find the hidden beauty of southern Utah's incomparable canyons.
With daytime temperatures in the 60s and 70s, autumn is a good time to explore.
The cottonwoods blaze brilliant yellow against the surrounding red rock. No wonder renowned artists like Maynard Dixon found inspiration here.
There's seriously good wine among Colorado's red rocks.
Take one of our 3 backroad tours through the West's newest wine country and discover gems for foodies, foragers, power tasters, and true explorers.
Golden leaves, killer margaritas, and an artistic core: This Southwestern town is the real deal.
At a time when so many towns have become soulless clones of one another, Taos, with its creative heart, natural beauty, and ancient roots, delivers an inimitable experience, especially in autumn.
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In the New Mexico mountains, a beautiful road leads to three great places to soak your worries away.
Get our picks, plus a suggested 3-day weekend itinerary.
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On a guided pack trip, you can explore some of the Southwest’'s most rugged, pristine country ― and let someone else worry about dinner (and pitching the tent).
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In autumn, the fabled desert park is at its most hauntingly beautiful. Hike, explore, and experience a world unlike any other.
Now that summer crowds have cleared out of this coastal town 50 miles south of L.A., it’s time for a romantic fall getaway.
Here's how to get there, 3 romantic stays, where to eat, and what to do.
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For beautiful back roads and even better wines, head to these hills in California's Santa Barbara County.
Until receiving designation as an appellation in 2001, this compact region was largely overshadowed by the neighboring Santa Maria and Santa Ynez Valleys. But no more.
Easily explored via a 34-mile loop linking Santa Rosa Road and State 246, the Santa Rita Hills have become a destination for visitors looking for distinctive Pinot Noirs or a lazy drive through the unspoiled country of western Santa Barbara County.
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