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Cherokee Rock Village, world-class climbing, and brilliant fall foliage make Cherokee County, Alabama a standout Appalachian fall destination.

Stevenson, WA sits 45 minutes from Portland and offers hiking, paddling, waterfalls, and a walkable downtown on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge.

Conyers, GA offers Olympic-legacy mountain biking at Georgia International Horse Park, miles of trails in the Arabia Mountain Heritage Area, and a covered bridge.

The Waterfalls for All initiative helps every visitor — regardless of mobility — discover Middle Tennessee's stunning waterfalls near Cookeville-Putnam County.

Georgia's tallest cascading waterfall blazes with fall color at Amicalola Falls State Park, while the backcountry Len Foote Hike Inn offers a trail-access mountain escape.

Follow the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Byway through South Carolina's Upcountry for 5-6 weeks of peak fall color, Issaqueena Falls, and Blue Ridge Mountain adventures.

West Virginia is the third most-forested state in the country — and Randolph County delivers its finest fall color. Hike the Mower Basin Trails, ride rail trails, or take the scenic excursion train.

Fairfield, Iowa surprises with a 16-mile loop trail, international cuisine, unexpected art, and a small-town character that rewards those who slow down and explore.

Geary County, KS centers on Milford Lake — Kansas' largest — with 163 miles of shoreline, mountain biking, hiking, paddling, and the scenic Republican River Trail.
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