Michigan Named One Of The Best States To Visit For Fall
It seems like fall is either the season that the most people like and if it isn't first, it is surely second. I can't say I disagree with them too much as the weather in the Fall is almost perfect. You're able to wear an assortment of clothing options while watching the world around you change, along with going back to school and football coming back.
Fall is one of the best seasons of the year because hoodie season makes all of us happy in Michigan, Halloween means spooky season and candy, and then there is the shining beauty of fall foliage. Watching the seasons change in front of your eyes can be one of the most magnificent sights you can experience. There is something magical about watching everything turn red, orange, yellow, brown, and black before turning bare.
If you have spent time in various places in Michigan than you know that the fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year for the Mitten state. Starting on the west side, Sleeping Bear National Park, Van Buren State Park, and many other nature preserves and arboretums litter the area. The east side of the state has Belle Isle, the Detroit Zoo, and many other state parks adding to the beauty.
I haven't been able to make the trip myself just yet, but the word is the U.P is absolutely stunning during this time of year. Pictured Rocks, Tahquamenon Falls, Mackinac Island, and many other outdoor attractions highlight the northern peninsula of Michigan. No matter how you cut it, experiencing the awestriking beauty of fall in Michigan is unparalleled.
Lawnstarter.com put together a list of the best states to visit in the U.S to have the best fall experiences. I would say I'm surprised but after all the things I named above and more, Michigan is rightfully ranked in the top 5 states in America. Michigan does come in at the bottom of that list as the 5th best state to visit for fall vibes.
Here's what Lawnstarter.com had to say about Michigan's fall scene and how they ranked Michigan in the factors they used to make their rankings:
No. 5: Michigan | Overall Score: 46.84
Projected Number of Weeks With Fall Foliage: 12 | Rank: 1
Portion of State Covered by National and State Parks: 2.24% | Rank: 9
Camping-Friendliness: 7 | Rank: 7
Pumpkin Patches per 100,000 Residents: 1.7 | Rank: 6
Maple Farms per 100,000 Residents: 9.4 | Rank: 6
Local tips: Take a fall color tour through the Tunnel of Trees or hop aboard the Pumpkin Train for a festive, foliage-filled ride.
There are some other factors that were taken into account but not listed above, you can see the full rankings and factors list here.
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