Did you know that military and veteran families can sign up
for free lifetime admission passes to our beautiful National Park
Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service sites throughout the country?
Get your passes at the sites or online at the National Park Service. Below are some great national parks to add to your list to visit this fall:
Acadia National Park - Maine
Acadia National Park features 125 miles of hiking trails that offer
great views and bird watching. The fall colors are amazing and
tend to peak in mid-October. Acadia National Park regularly
attracts thousands of visitors in the fall, so be prepared for some
crowds.
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historic Park - Texas
Fall foliage isn’t just for the northeast. Lyndon B. Johnson National
Historical Park, approximately 50 miles east of Austin, is surrounded
by wild brush country. Here you’ll be able to see sumacs, oaks, and haw
hollies adorned with fall hues during the autumn months. History
enthusiasts, can also tour the LBJ Ranch, President Johnson’s
birthplace, boyhood home, and burial site.
Valley Forge - Pennsylvania
About 25 miles west of Philadelphia, Valley Forge is the historic
site where George Washington and the Continental Army camped during the
Revolutionary War. Visitors at Valley Forge can learn about life in the
18th century and explore the vast parkland, which includes more than
3,000 acres of grassland, wetland, and beautiful Pennsylvania deciduous
forest filled with fall colors.
Glacier National Park - Montana
Fans of the hit show Yellowstone will love this national park.
The fall foliage in Glacier National Park is an amazing sight. With
fewer visitors this time of year, you’re more likely to see the
native wildlife such as grizzly bears, eagles, and wolves.
Shenandoah National Park - Virginia
Just 75 miles from Washington, DC, Shenandoah National Park is a
great place to be when the seasons change. With over 300 square miles of
forest, including abundant oak and chestnut trees, you’ll
have plenty of gorgeous autumn leaves to enjoy. While hiking, horseback
riding or cycling the park’s 500 miles of trails, you’ll encounter
cascading waterfalls, beautiful views, and native wildlife. One day not
enough? Check out the park’s campsites and lodges for a longer
stay.