Fall Color

  • King of the hill

    With a huff and a puff, hikers earn a view of fall colors.

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  • 30 classic fall hikes

    For autumn scenery, these beautiful trails are the best of the best.

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  • Fall in Door County

    On this peninsula in Lake Michigan, autumn colors gild a much-loved landscape.

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  • Pursuing the hues

    With luck, leaf peepers in the Upper Midwest can squeeze seven weeks of color out of fall.

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  • Wisconsin Dells in fall

    For many, the scenery is best when the crowds are gone.

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  • What makes leaves turn color?

    Look for consistent summer moisture, followed by warm days and cool nights.

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  • Cruising into fall

    For lovely views of the hues, try a float on a boat.

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  • 15 great trails to ride in fall

    Here's where to get your fill of flora, fauna and fall colors.

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  • Bash on a bike trail

    Kick up your wheels at a small-town fall festival.

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  • Autumn in the studios

    On fall art tours, treasure hunters strike gold.

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  • Best of fall

    The chase is on as autumn colors coat the countryside.

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  • Quiet time on Minnesota's North Shore

    This quiet season is marked by stark beauty, cheaper stays and the gales of November.

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  • Autumn in the Brainerd Lakes

    In fall, this lake-resort area is a hideaway in plain sight.

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  • Colors of the North Shore

    In fall, crowds pursue the hues along the shore of Lake Superior.

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  • 15 great late-fall getaways

    It's the mellowest time of the year, and hotel rates drop with the leaves.

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  • So many festivals, so little fall

    The season is short, so go on a power trip and catch two or three festivals each weekend. Here's where to go.

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  • 10 cool ways to see fall colors

    When the trees put on a show, get a front-row seat that can't be beat.

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  • 15 great fall views

    From these easy-to-reach overlooks, see rolling waves of color light up the landscape.

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  • High color in Cable

    Fall frames the abundant beauty around a northwest Wisconsin town.

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  • Autumn along the St. Croix

    In a lovely autumn day, visit the towns of this scenic valley.

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  • 15 great fall drives

    Here are 15 great places to chase the colors through glorious autumn landscapes.

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  • Autumn on horseback

    For a treat, enjoy the fall scenery on a guided trail ride.

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  • Great fall festivals

    Here are the best autumn fests in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, northern Illinois and western Michigan.

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