Nature & Outdoors

Ohio River Cabins in Derby And Cannelton, Indiana (photo courtesy of Perry County Visitors Bureau)

These cabins located along the Ohio River in Derby and Cannelton, Indiana, offer relaxing places to stay and play. 

Nature’s Kennel Sled Dog Racing and Adventures in McMillan, Michigan (photo courtesy of destination)

Head out on either 10-mile and 20-mile dogsledding journeys in this Upper Peninsula excursion experience in McMillan, Michigan.

Clingmans Dome in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee (photo by Steve Markos)

Just short drive from Gatlinburg, this section of Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the Tennessee-North Carolina border and offer incredible views. 

Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa in Galena, Illinois (photo courtesy of destination)

Located 150 miles west of Chicago and 6 miles south of the historic town of Galena, Illinois, this destination makes for a great winter escape. 

Boston Mill Visitor Center at Cuyahoga Valley National Park (photo by Rachael Jirousek)

Start your visit to Ohio’s only national park with a stop at this visitor center in Peninsula, Ohio that will help you prepare for adventure and learn about the history of the area. 

Presque Isle State Park in Erie, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of VisitErie)

This gem of the Erie, Pennsylvania, shoreline offers stunning fall colors, while winter brings opportunities for outdoor recreation. 

Skiing at Holiday Valley in Ellicottville, New York (photo courtesy of destination)

Home to 60 slopes this Ellicottville, New York, resort has long been known as an eastern United States skiing destination. 

Mt.  Tabor Trails in Baroda And Buchanan, Michigan (photo courtesy of Moersch hospitality group)

Grab a glass of wine and take a spirited hike that’s bound to bring a smile to your face on these trails in Baroda and Buchanan, Michigan.

A stand-up paddleboarder on Summersville Lake in West Virginia (photo courtesy of Visit Southern West Virginia)

From the views at one of our nation’s newest national parks to a remote lake that offers a picturesque summer getaway, these Mountain State locations offer scenery you won’t soon forget.

From two-hour scenic train excursions to a hike to a stunning 57-foot waterfall, here are four ways to see vibrant autumn leaves in the Mountain State this season.