Grand Canyon’s peak fall colors arrive as water limits and trail closures reshape October visits

White-barked aspen trees with bright orange and gold autumn foliage on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

Both rims remain open for day visitors, but South Rim lodging remains closed, North Rim roads face mid-October work and hikers must plan around major inner-canyon closures. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Arizona Office of Tourism says early October is the peak fall-color window on the North Rim, with quaking aspens turning gold across the Kaibab Plateau…. Read the full news article

Maine’s autumn unfolds from northern forests to coastal orchards

Rangeley Lakes, orchard apples and colourful autumn foliage in Maine

A rolling foliage season links scenic drives and Acadia hikes with apple harvests, corn mazes and Stephen King-inspired Halloween stops KEY TAKEAWAYS Maine's fall colour advances from north to south, giving travellers several weeks of potential foliage viewing rather than one statewide peak date. Acadia National Park, state parks and seven National Scenic Byways offer… Read the full news article