Sure, everyone talks about summer like it’s the only time to hit the road, but fall deserves way more hype. Besides, it’s not like road trips are a good idea during the winter anyway. Yeah, summer is great and all, but don’t forget those gorgeous colors that autumn has to offer. Just think about it for a moment; it’s so calm in the fall. Plus, the air smells like campfires and cinnamon, the leaves look like they’ve been dipped in gold, and the roads are totally wide open. Besides, this is probably one of the best times to travel with a pet anyway, you won’t have to worry about them overheating or anything like that.
Besides, the best part of it all is the fact that fall road trips aren’t about chaos and checklists; that’s all for the summer. Instead, they’re about slowing down, soaking up the scenery, and realizing how beautiful life truly is.
No Melting in Sight
Alright, so it really just depends on where you live, but for the most part, this might not be something you’ll have to worry about (if you live in the northern part of the US or maybe even somewhere in the middle). But of course, if you live in the south or drive in the south, it might still be pretty hot.
But getting back to the point here, summer travel has its charm, sure, but it also has sunburns, crowded gas stations, and that moment you open the car door that giant heatwave just hits you. Plus, everyone is taking a vacation, so it’s just super crowded. But fall completely changes the vibe. The air feels lighter, your car doesn’t turn into an oven, and there’s no desperate search for shade every time you stop.
The Crowds are Gone
Sure, some people have no choice; they can only take vacations in the summer, kids, parents with kids, teachers, or just anyone who works at a school or university, for that matter. Oh, and some people just flat out love traveling in the summer because it’s a good weather season. But if you’ve ever tried to book a trip in July, you know the drill: packed highways, overbooked hotels, and RV campsites that fill up super fast (and again, for a lot of people, it’s the only chance to).
Now, when fall comes along, it’s like someone hit the reset button. Seriously, the crowds vanish, and everything feels a little more peaceful. While yes, it’s true some areas get crowded, like Vermont since they’re famous for fall foliage, Central Park in NYC, Salem, MA (though that’s also due to Halloween), but other than those areas, it’s not all that crowded or busy.
Like, you can actually stroll into national parks without fighting for a parking spot, wander through small towns that aren’t bursting at the seams, and grab those postcard-perfect shots without elbowing anyone out of the frame.
Fall Scenery Just Hits Differently
Like way differently it’s like being in an episode of Gilmore Girls or something like that. You’ve got gold, rust, crimson, and deep brown weaving through every stretch of highway like nature’s own light show. Every curve in the road brings something new, and even a random detour can end up being the highlight of your trip. But the landscapes have a way of looking more dramatic, be it hills, plains, mountains, you name it.
But fall isn’t about rushing from one attraction to the next; it’s about being fully present. You can stop for apple cider at a roadside market, wander through a pumpkin patch, or just park somewhere quiet and enjoy the view. You don’t really get that opportunity as much with any other season. Sure, winter is great for slowing down too, but slow down too much, you freeze, with summer you burn, and spring, well, you get rained on.
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