With crisp mornings already creeping in across some states, fall is on its way.
Visiting national parks to see the season’s colors, or “leaf peeping,” is a popular pastime and gives a major boost to some states’ economies. An analysis by Appalachian State University estimated that fall-foliage tourism contributes more than $30 billion annually to local economies across 24 eastern states.
Alexandra Blodgett understands the appeal. The travel content creator spoke to Business Insider in 2024 about her favorite national parks — at that time, she had been to 35, as well as every state in the US.
While she’s enjoyed a myriad of experiences, from…
