I have three big autumn trips that I am looking at taking — representing the three months of fall — namely September, October, and November.

September: Moose Plains

It’s no secret that one of my favorite places to see in early fall is Moose River Plains. Peak foliage comes early this time of year up there, so by the week of September 15th, the leaves should be pretty good. I have a family commitment that weekend, so I can’t go up then, but probably will head up sometime before the weekend of September 21-22.

October: Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Northern Tier of Pennsylvania

Two years ago, prior to having trouble with my old truck, I had planned to take a trip to the Twin Tier regions. This year, I hope to actually make the trip. Thinking the week of October 12-20, possibly a little past peak foliage in higher elevations, but it should be really good in the Finger Lakes and Allegheny National Forest.

Thinking probably start out in the Finger Lakes National Forest, spend two days there, visiting the gorges in the state parks like Robert Treman and Taughannock Falls State Park. From there, go west to Letchworth State Park, and then to down to Little Rock State Forest. Spend some time exploring there, then south through Allegany State Park to Allegheny National Forest (PA). From there, take US 6 to Pine Creek Gorge, and then US 6 east until it gets impractical to continue on due to US 6 bending too far south.

November: Madison-Chenango County

Early to mid-November actually is my favorite to go camping. Around Veterans Day, the air is usually quite crisp, and the nights chilly, but the days can be so beautiful and clear. The leaves are mostly off the trees, but that actually is good because you can see much farther in the woods. I just really enjoy the feeling of November.