3. Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
You don’t need to drive far out of Portland to see fall colors in a spectacular setting. The Columbia River Gorge offers a variety of short walks and longer hikes that allow you to be immersed in the autumn glory. Don’t miss Multnomah Falls, the second highest waterfall in the US flowing year-round. Fall leaves and falling water is a stunning combination.
4. Kananaskis, Alberta
Autumn colors are a little different in Alberta’s Kananaskis provincial park. It’s more about the golden yellows and intense ambers from the larch and aspen trees, with the stately pines adding a touch of evergreen. What sets it apart, though, is the Rocky Mountain backdrop and the chance to spot wildlife (black bears, grizzlies, big horn sheep, elk and more). By fall, the mountain tops tend to be sugar dusted, making K-country a hikers’ and photographers’ dream.
