Falling for Fall Hiking in the U.S. and Canada

Albert Camus, a famous playwright/novelist once said, "Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower." What an exceptional and suitable phrase for fall-the season of color and change cycling to prepare for the renewal and growth in upcoming months. As fall is rapidly approaching, we should lust and mingle with the diversity in welcoming this new season to our senses again. What better way to appreciate and get in tune with Mother Nature then by hiking through the scenic lands when they are at their brightest.

Whether you are an avid hiker, or have no experience at all, everyone should have the opportunity to explore and experience some of the most breath taking hiking trails that Planet Earth has to offer, such as The Canadian Rockies, The Great Smokey Mountains, and the parks and the awesome trails of Washington, D.C.

Banff National Park, situated in Western Canada is famous for its breath-taking mountainous landscapes. Everywhere you turn, you are surrounded by these rocky towers, making them a playground for outdoor activities. In the Fall, the Rockies light up with glowing foliage making every step picturesque and satisfying to the senses-from lush forests and Alpine Lakes to high valleys with glacier studded peaks... It's one you can't miss!

The Great Smokey Mountains National Park is located between North Carolina and Tennessee. It hedges the border for miles and miles with forest ridges and ancient mountains that are ready to be explored by the nature lover. The trails feature unique water falls and flowers still in bloom. Fall is a great time to visit this park as the weather is favorable for hiking activities and other outdoor adventures!

Great Falls Park is located along the Potomac River in Washington D.C. It is an 800 acre park that is in close proximity to downtown Washington D.C., making it ideal for local residents and tourists. Explore this states hiking trails with their diverse and plentiful arrays of vegetation and mountainous regions. Huckleberry shrubs are on fire during this time varnishing the landscape with reds and oranges, layered with a bright blue sky.