Nature & Outdoors

People on retro donut boats on a donut boat rental in Saugatuck, Michigan (photo courtesy of Retro Boat Rentals)

Visit Saugatuck, Michigan, and rent one of these whimsical, easy-driving boats that can hold up to 10 passengers and are perfect for lake or river cruising.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s Cades Cove in Townsend, Tennessee (photo by Joye Ardyn Durham)

Take the scenic route on this 11-mile driving loop nestled in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Townsend, Tennessee.

Rouge National Urban Park in Toronto, Ontario (photo by Scott Munn)

Established in 2015, this park that is located a 45-minute drive from central Toronto, Ontario, offers a wealth of outdoor activities and hiking trails.

Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, Michigan (photo courtesy of Crystal Mountain)

Enjoy a wealth of outdoor adventures at this resort where the chillier seasons still offer plenty of opportunities to get outside. 

ZipZone Outdoor Adventures in Columbus, Ohio (photo courtesy of ZipZone Outdoor Adventures)

This zip-lining adventure near downtown Columbus, Ohio, offers the chance to fly through the treetops and experience fall foliage in a new way. 

The Resort At Glade Springs in Daniels, West Virginia (photo courtesy of The Resort at Glade Springs)

This mountain resort in Daniels, West Virginia, offers a wide range of lodging options as well as plenty of activities throughout fall and into winter.

Red River Gorge Geological Area (photo by Bill Fultz)

Located within the 42,000-acre Red River Gorge in Kentucky, this area is full of natural rock formations and trails so you can explore them. 

Ohiopyle High Bridge along the Great Allegheny Passage in Western Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of Go Laurel Highlands)

Hop on an e-bike and explore this 150-mile trail that stretches across Western Pennsylvania, filled with fall color, fresh air and interesting sites. 

Reach For The Sky Canopy Walk in Tipton, Michigan (photo courtesy of Hidden Lake Gardens)

Walk 65 feet above the ground in Tipton, Michigan, on suspended wooden bridges that provide great views of the fall foliage. 

Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park in Garrettsville, Ohio (photo courtesy of Ohio Department of Natural Resources)

Take a hike through this unique state park in Garrettsville, Ohio, where unusual rock formations and two waterfalls are waiting to be explored.