5 underrated national parks for fall foliage, according to a traveler who's visited every state

Business Insider | 31-08-2026 07:50pm |

Travel content creator Alexandra Blodgett, who has visited every U.S. state and numerous national parks, recommends five underrated national parks for fall foliage viewing. She highlights North Cascades National Park in Washington as a particularly overlooked destination for leaf-peeping. Blodgett's recommendations are based on her extensive travels and preference for parks with scenic views and hiking opportunities. Fall foliage tourism contributes significantly to local economies, with an estimated $30 billion annual impact across 24 eastern states.

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