Kendra Brea Cooper
Fall brings out the best of natures art. It calls upon anyone who craves colour and breathtaking visual imagery. What else does it offer? Read about these top ten destinations to find out.
"Colder nights at the high elevations in the park have leaves beginning to steadily fall. While shades of red are still present among the mountain ash berries, and witch hazel provides intermittent glimpses of orange, the high reaches of the park are a sea of yellow and gold with infinite shades and hues."
This is how you describe fall scenery.
Hours from the city, but millions of miles away from the hustle and bustle. It is interesting how the fall and the bodily experience of being 'cozy' has so much to do with not only how we interact with our surroundings but also what we're able to see-think falling leaves, soft lighting, and jewel toned colours.
Colorado is known for its incredible landscapes. You'll want to get lost in all the peaks and valleys peppered with red, orange, and yellow. Seasons give us specific memories that usually come to life through smell, touch, taste, and sight. Fall's greatest gift is how it connects us to the environment by pulling our gaze and demanding we look at what the earth has to offer.
The trees show their true power by weaving their colours in between tall, grey buildings. Street art at its finest and most organic.
Aspen Colorado is known for more than just skiing. It is famous for leaf-peeping. People come from all over the world just to feel like they're part of a painting.
"Columbia River Gorge comes alive with autumn colors from September through early November."
People want to see something that reminds them of the past. The return of fall is comforting. It means homemade meals and family gatherings. Hiking into colour splashed forests gives us an experience no photograph ever could-and it starts with our eyes.
Seeing the reflection of fall leaves on a lake can make you feel like you're in another world.
This is a place that will make you feel small at the very sight of it. For good reason though. We all need those moments that put things in to perspective, that really show us our place on this earth. The gaze can be life changing.
Learn about the history and the communities through the land. Explore culture as well as landscape.
"A fall New England visit should include walking the Freedom Trail and enjoying the fall leaves. Explore the endless possibilities for fall visits here."
Let nature give us its brilliant show.
Pop culture and all that ideology sitting in the blind spot. Also crafts.
