43: Favorite Fall National Parks

Fall is here!  The national parks are absolutely incredible this time of year because the crowds die down, the air is crisp, and the colors are vibrant. 

In this episode, we are sharing our top 10 favorite national parks to visit in the fall! *Disclaimer – this episode is heavy on the Lord of the Rings references.  If you are like Ash and can only handle so much, you can read through the full show notes instead for the list of our favorite fall parks :)

Join us as we cover: 

Our top pick for national parks in the West this time of year

The national park with the best personality

The park where you can see the most fantastic fall colors

The most overlooked national park that is perfect for a fall trip

Why fall is the best time to be in Zion National Park

Why Shenandoah is a must-see in the fall months

The park that you might not think of visiting in the fall, but you definitely should

A small but mighty national park to visit in the fall months

A park that is simply otherworldly this time of year

Where you can see the Northern Lights in September

We hope you enjoy this episode and are able to get out and see some of these parks this fall because the colors are truly so beautiful! 

If you need help planning your trip, head over to DirtInMyShoes.com to check out our national park itineraries and other trip-planning resources.

Check out the full show notes here.