The 5 best fall foliage adventures
From gliding over the Finger Lakes in a two-seat sailplane to descending deep into Ontario’s leaf-blanketed Agawa Canyon by train, check out our favorite lesser-known ways to experience fall splendor across North America.
Glide over the Finger Lakes region
Why We Love It: Unleash your adventurous side on a two-seat, Schleicher ASK-21 high-performance sailplane, gliding over the spectacular autumnal scenery of the southern reaches of New York’s Finger Lakes region. Revel in bird’s eye views at 4,000 feet on a 15-20 minute ride, which departs from Harris Hill, official “Soaring Capital of America.” If that’s not enough thrill seeking, maintain the fall foliage high—pun intended—with a hot air balloon ride over Letchworth State Park or summit Bristol Mountain by ski lift.
When to Go: Gliding trips are offered until late October but are weather dependent and first come, first served (and cannot be reserved in advance).
Attend fall's curtain call in the smoky mountains Why We Love It: Following the season's more well-known leaf displays in America’s northern latitudes, savor an encore performance on Uncommon Journey’s 2-week Autumn in the Great Smokies voyage. A late season travel extravaganza, the program combines tours, cruising, luxury accommodations, and train travel during the South’s peak foliage time, mid-November. Highlights of this trip include two nights in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with a ride on the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad and a 7-night cruise from Nashville to Memphis on the brand new 75-state room, deluxe river cruise boat, Louisiane.
When to Go: This special itinerary is offered November 7 – 20, 2016.
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