10 Fall Color Hotspots

WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT FALL COLOR in the U.S., New England probably comes to mind, and though it deserves the notoriety, it’s just one of many regions to witness the resplendent change of seasons. No matter where you live, there’s likely an excellent destination to photograph the rich, warm colors of autumn within a day’s drive.

We asked 10 photographers to share the details behind some of their top locations for fall color from coast to coast to inspire you to plan your own trip, whether it’s to an iconic place or a favorite spot near home.

Oxbow Bend, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

I was inspired to shoot this spot after seeing it in the July 1986 feature in Outdoor Photographer about Jackson Hole photographer Fred Joy. I then abruptly moved to Jackson Hole after my first visit.

Oxbow Bend in Grand Teton National Park is one of the most recognizable, iconic landscapes of the American West. To