Ohio is (arguably) at its most beautiful in the autumn. To take advantage of the colorful leaves and crisp air, be sure to visit your favorite outdoor destination this season. The following are just a few of the many state parks in Ohio that showcase unbelievably beautiful fall foliage every year.
- Hocking Hills State Park (Logan)
Jim Crotty/Flickr Pictured: October morning on Rose Lake
Mike Boening Photography/Flickr Pictured: Old Man’s Cave hiking trails
- Mohican State Park (Loudonville)
Lorne Skykora/Flickr
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park (Peninsula)
Erik Drost/Flickr (OK, so this one isn’t a state park…but it just didn’t feel right leaving it off the list..) Pictured: Blue Hen Falls
Erik Drost/Flickr Pictured: Virginia Kendall Ledges
- Geneva State Park (Geneva)
Mark K./Flickr
- John Bryan State Park (Yellow Springs)
Angelskiss31/Flickr Pictured: Clifton Gorge
Janet Paden/Flickr
- Shawnee State Park (Blue Creek)
Alvin Feng/Flickr
- Strouds Run State Park (Athens)
Wesley Eller/Flickr Pictured: Lakeview Trail
- Caesar Creek State Park (Waynesville)
Ted/Flickr
Ted/Flickr
- Barkcamp State Park (Belmont)
jcsullivan24/Flickr Pictured: Park entrance
- Burr Oak State Park (Glouster)
Jeff and Heather Morris/Flickr
Where is your favorite state park (or other outdoor destination) to observe Ohio’s stunning fall foliage? Share your experiences and photos with us in the comments below!
Jim Crotty/Flickr
Pictured: October morning on Rose Lake
Mike Boening Photography/Flickr
Pictured: Old Man’s Cave hiking trails
Lorne Skykora/Flickr
Erik Drost/Flickr
(OK, so this one isn’t a state park…but it just didn’t feel right leaving it off the list..) Pictured: Blue Hen Falls
Pictured: Virginia Kendall Ledges
Mark K./Flickr
Angelskiss31/Flickr
Pictured: Clifton Gorge
Janet Paden/Flickr
Alvin Feng/Flickr
Wesley Eller/Flickr
Pictured: Lakeview Trail
Ted/Flickr
jcsullivan24/Flickr
Pictured: Park entrance
Jeff and Heather Morris/Flickr
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