ARCADIA NATIONAL PARK (MAINE) | Fall colors in Acadia National Park, Maine, with colorful trees reflected in the water. — Barbara Barbour/Shutterstock
ARCADIA NATIONAL PARK (MAINE) | Fall colors in Acadia National Park, Maine, with colorful trees reflected in the water.

Stunning sights in national parks during peak fall foliage

By Pilot Online

PUBLISHED: September 16, 2020 at 3:15 p.m. | UPDATED: October 17, 2022 at 3:38 p.m.

ACADIA NATIONAL PARK (MAINE) | The trees with beautiful fall colors surround a stone arch bridge, one of the many beautiful photo spots in Maine's Acadia National Park. — ACADIA NATIONAL PARK (MAINE) | The trees with beautiful fall colors surround a stone arch bridge, one of the many beautiful photo spots in Maine’s Acadia National Park.

MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK (WASHINGTON) | Mount Rainier National Park in Washington is alive with color during fall.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK (COLORADO) | The beautiful forest in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park during autumn with snow and mountains in the background. — ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK (COLORADO) | The beautiful forest in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park during autumn with snow and mountains in the background.

DENALI NATIONAL PARK (ALASKA) | The gorgeous landscape with fall colors in Denali National Park, one of the hardest national parks to visit.

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK (TENNESSEE AND NORTH CAROLINA) | Leaves changing colors on Foothills Parkway West in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK (CALIFORNIA) | Oak trees growing along the Merced River display their incredible fall colors beneath the towering monolith of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park in California.

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK (MONTANA) | The glory of autumn colors along a trail in Montana's Glacier National Park, a great hiking destination. — GLACIER NATIONAL PARK (MONTANA) | The glory of autumn colors along a trail in Montana’s Glacier National Park, a great hiking destination.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK (COLORADO) | A view of the huge mountains with colorful trees in Rocky Mountain National Park, which you can see in person or via virtual tour.

ZION NATIONAL PARK (UTAH) | A view of the Watchman mountain and the clear waters of the Virgin River in Zion National Park, Utah.

SEQUOI NATIONAL PARK (CALIFORNIA) | A scenic view of majestic mountains during autumn in Sequoia National Park in California.

SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK (VIRGINIA) | One of the most romantic adventures you can take is a drive down a rural road with fall trees in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia.

CUYAHOGA NATIONAL PARK (OHIO) | A rustic park shelter in Ohio's Cuyahoga Valley National Park with brilliant autumn foliage. — CUYAHOGA NATIONAL PARK (OHIO) | A rustic park shelter in Ohio’s Cuyahoga Valley National Park with brilliant autumn foliage.

GREAT BASIN NATIONAL PARK | Rent a cozy cabin to witness the spectacular fall colors in Great Basin National Park in Nevada.

MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK (WASHINGTON) | Stunning, colorful fall foliage at Mount Rainier National Park, Washington.

GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK (TEXAS) | Autumn colors along the Pine Canyon in Texas' Guadalupe Mountains National Park, one of the most underrated parks in the country. — GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK (TEXAS) | Autumn colors along the Pine Canyon in Texas’ Guadalupe Mountains National Park, one of the most underrated parks in the country.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK (COLORADO) | Trees transform during autumn along the Rocky Mountains in Colorado.

BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK (UTAH) | Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah would make for a great fall weekend trip.

GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK (WYOMING) | The Snake River surrounded by aspen trees during autumn at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.

ACADIA NATIONAL PARK (MAINE) | View of the autumn leaves from the top of Gorham Mountain in Maine's Acadia National Park. — ACADIA NATIONAL PARK (MAINE) | View of the autumn leaves from the top of Gorham Mountain in Maine’s Acadia National Park.

INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK (INDIANA) | Bright orange-colored trees are reflected in the water of a small pond at Indiana Dunes National Park.

MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK (WASHINGTON) | Fall colors at the Paradise area at Mount Rainier National Park, Washington.

KING CANYON NATIONAL PARK (CALIFORNIA) | Clouds moving over the beautiful lakes and trees in Kings Canyon National Park, California.

MAMMOTH CAVE NATIONAL PARK (KENTUCKY) | A view of stunning autumn leaves in Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky, home to one of the best caves in the world.

MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK (COLORADO) | A gorgeous sunset from Point Lookout in Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado.

NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK (WASHINGTON) | Autumn on the Yellow Aster Butte hiking trail in North Cascades National Park, Washington.

DENALI NATIONAL PARK (ALASKA) | The tundra in Denali National Park becomes a magical place in the autumn.

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK (TENNESSEE AND NORTH CAROLINA) | The bright colors of red, orange, yellow and green cover the entire area in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK (WASHINGTON) | Trees changing into bright fall colors in Olympic National Park, Washington.

REDWOOD NATIONAL PARK (CALIFORNIA) | The redwood forest in Redwood National Park, California.

ACADIA NATIONAL PAKR (MAINE) | Fall foliage season along Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK (COLORADO) | Bright yellow leaves hang off of the trees in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park. — ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK (COLORADO) | Bright yellow leaves hang off of the trees in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park.

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK (TENNESSEE AND NORTH CAROLINA) | One of the most breathtaking views in the country is Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the fall.

DENALI NATIONAL PARK (ALASKA) | Alaska is more than just snowfall and cold temperatures during the autumn — Denali National Park has some of the most beautiful fall foliage.

ARCADIA NATIONAL PARK (MAINE) | Fall colors in Acadia National Park, Maine, with colorful trees reflected in the water.

MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK (WASHINGTON) | Autumn colors in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, which is surrounded by charming mountain towns.

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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK (WYOMING) | Changing leaves and meadows during fall in Yellowstone National Park, one of the best places to see amazing wildlife.

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DENALI NATIONAL PARK (ALASKA) | Alaska’s Denali National Park almost looks like an out-of-this-world landscape during the fall.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK (COLORADO) | Bear Lake surrounded by fall colors in Rocky Mountain National Park, one of the country's most popular national parks. — ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK (COLORADO) | Bear Lake surrounded by fall colors in Rocky Mountain National Park, one of the country’s most popular national parks.

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ARCADIA NATIONAL PARK (MAINE) | Take a fall day trip to experience the beautiful colors of the changing leaves in Acadia National Park, Maine.

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK (TENNESSEE AND NORTH CAROLINA) | A view of a flowing stream with autumn leaves in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.