Kauai
#3 in Best Fall Vacations
Once summer passes, visitors can enjoy a sense of peace and quiet on this rugged Hawaiian island. Fall is a great time to visit some of Kauai’s main attractions – such as Waimea Canyon and Wailua River State Park – without crowds blocking your views of the breathtaking scenery. The island is warm year-round, so you’ll still be able to bask in the rays on the shores of Ke’e Beach and Tunnels Beach in fall. But be sure to squeeze in your trip before the island’s rainy season, which usually starts in November.
Yellowstone
#4 in Best Fall Vacations
Now void of camera-toting tourists, Yellowstone is ready for you to watch its beautiful transition from summer to fall without interruption (except by maybe a bison or two). Yellowstone’s animals are active in fall, so you may catch a glimpse of elk, eagles and even bears preparing for hibernation. Biking and fishing are great activities to enjoy in September and October, while hiking remains a popular pastime well into November. However, be aware that amenities in this Wyoming, Montana and Idaho park become more limited as the season progresses, and roads start closing for winter in mid-October.
