From World AtlasAfter months of sweltering heat, autumn grants respite to the beautiful landscape of red rock formations and to the turquoise water of the Colorado River. While other states might close their attractions in the fall, that is when Arizona's tourist season peaks. The changing leaves of Prescott National Forest and the ever-lasting red Grand Canyon or the emerald-green water inside the Emerald Cave make Arizona an unforgettable fall destination. These are seven of the best places that are definitely worth a visit come autumn. So, top up your car and prepare for some fall adventures in Arizona!
Escaping the Phoenix heat, one can take a two-hour road trip through the Tonto National Forest via the AZ-87 to beautiful Strawberry, one of the best fall destinations in Arizona. While on your way, a stop at the Tonto National Forest provides unique landscapes, including Sonoran Desert cactus and flat lands that slowly mesh to the highlands of the Mogollon Rim and a multitude of trails. The Tonto Natural Bridge is accessible by a gorgeous trail and is one of the largest natural bridges in the world!
While much of the Strawberry area is covered in pine trees, this hike grants plenty of trees with color-changing leaves that fade into a palette of oranges, yellows, and reds at the end of October. Besides exploring the nearby nature, you can also learn about Arizona history at the Pine-Strawberry Museum or the Strawberry Schoolhouse. Strawberry makes for a terrific day trip, but if one seeks a more extended stay, the Strawberry Inn is a comfortable boutique hotel suitable for a family vacation or a romantic getaway.
The Horseshoe Bend is a splendid example of an entrenched meander created over five million years ago. For a long time, Horseshoe Bend was mostly popular with nearby residents, but the yearly visitor count sharply increased with exposure through social media and currently attracts more than 2 million visitors a year. Fall grants a respite from the summer heat and perfect weather for the exploration of this amazing natural wonder. The famed, winding Colorado River, together with the striated Navajo Sandstone cliffs, form the majesty of Horseshoe Bend. October, with its cooler weather, the calmer, clearer water of the Colorado River, and fewer people around, is the best time to take a kayak for a spin. While many destinations have trees that turn orange in the fall, this location is orange by nature, with its exposed eroded iron-rich rock formations.
Along the Colorado River and below the Hoover Dam in the Lake Mead Recreation Area, the Emerald Cave is a natural attraction that draws many visitors each year. With autumn bringing cooler temperatures and less aggressive sunlight, fall is the perfect time to take a peak inside the Emerald Cave with a kayak or boat. The beaming green water is a spectacular sight, and it is easy to see why people from all over come here to see Emerald Cove. Even though the cove is small, it's a beautiful sight, and it is part of the greater Black Canyon that is also freely explorable. The cave itself can be found 2 miles from the marina. After arriving, you will get to paddle inside and marvel at its sparkling emerald-green waters. But the journey to the Emerald Cave is almost as beautiful as the cave itself.
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