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The fall foliage in the Middle Mississippi River Valley can be
absolutely breathtaking if Mother Nature cooperates. The many
varieties of trees such as maples, oaks, ash, sumac, and
sassafras provide a diverse palette of brilliant hues for the
eye to soak in. And there’s no shortage of places and ways to
view this natural beauty. In the Meeting of the Great Rivers
Scenic Byway area Pere Marquette State Park offers breathtaking
vistas from its scenic overlooks and hiking trails, the Great
River Road and the Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail travel under tree
covered bluffs. Or take a tour utilizing the four area ferries
to view the scenery from the river. Back road trips offer the
same beauty as well as local orchards offering their final
bounties of the season as well as other area attractions. |
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peepers to Missouri's Lincoln Hills region will find an impressive display of
fall colors along the Little Dixie Highway, a section of the Great River Road
that travels over the bluffs and through the river towns of Clarksville and
Louisiana. South and east of St. Louis visitors can get their share of color and
rural scenes by traveling the winery routes near Ste. Genevieve and Augusta.
Ste. Genevieve's tree-lined streets, shops, and eateries make for a pleasant
autumn afternoon.
When the
leaves turn, the region has its busiest season of the year. So, if you are
planning on an extended stay of leaf peeping, you should make your Bed and
Breakfast or hotel and motel accommodations early, as most rooms are booked in
advance. Unfortunately peak foliage time is also peak traffic time, but you can
beat the traffic by visiting on weekdays. The
fall season is also the busiest season in the area for festivals and other
activities. There are harvest festivals, reenactments, scarecrow contests,
guided nature hikes, and more. Check out the following Calendar Pages for more
details:
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