Are you a fan of fall? Has autumn stolen your heart? It’s not hard to imagine how that pretty little season that pre-empts winter has wiggled its way into minds of millions as this summer draws to a close. Trading triple digit days for the foliage of fall sounds brilliant to us – and here are TEN state parks that will give you the fix you need. We think it’s about time you start planning your vacation…

  1. Burgess Falls

jcbonbon/ Flickr This beautiful hike turns all colors of yellow, orange and red in the autumn.

  1. Cedars of Lebanon

Michael Hicks / Flickr Take a walk through woods completely on fire with color!

  1. Cove Lake

Brent Moore / Flickr We don’t recommend slipping on that swimsuit, but grab a camera and your day is made.

  1. Cumberland Mountain

AlleKF / Flickr The mountains in the autumn are like heaven on earth.

  1. Cummins Falls

J. Stephan Conn / Flickr The falls are beautiful any time of the year, but be prepared for a hike!

  1. Fort Loudon

J. Stephen Conn / Flickr This state park looks like something out of a fairy tale come October.

  1. Harpeth River

Hecktor Parayuelos / Flickr Check out the Narrows and you’ll be amazed at the beauty of it all.

  1. Radnor Lake

HD_Vision / Flickr This autumn oasis is located right outside of Nashville - can you believe it?!

  1. Ocoee River

Wikipedia There are no words. Check out the scenic byway, too!

  1. Reelfoot Lake

Jim Denham / Flickr That bridge, those colors. Our hearts are sold.

Do you have any favorites? Let us know below!

jcbonbon/ Flickr

This beautiful hike turns all colors of yellow, orange and red in the autumn.

Michael Hicks / Flickr

Take a walk through woods completely on fire with color!

Brent Moore / Flickr

We don’t recommend slipping on that swimsuit, but grab a camera and your day is made.

AlleKF / Flickr

The mountains in the autumn are like heaven on earth.

J. Stephan Conn / Flickr

The falls are beautiful any time of the year, but be prepared for a hike!

J. Stephen Conn / Flickr

This state park looks like something out of a fairy tale come October.

Hecktor Parayuelos / Flickr

Check out the Narrows and you’ll be amazed at the beauty of it all.

HD_Vision / Flickr

This autumn oasis is located right outside of Nashville - can you believe it?!

Wikipedia

There are no words. Check out the scenic byway, too!

Jim Denham / Flickr

That bridge, those colors. Our hearts are sold.

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