LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) – Fall is here and the trees are slowly beginning to turn in Kentuckiana. WHAS11 asked viewers for their favorite places to take in the natural beauty of the season. Check out the top 5 places Kentuckiana picked as their favorites to view fall foliage.
Just south of Louisville sits 14,000 acres of Bernheim Forest with 35 miles of trails to be explored. The arboretum, with thousands of unique trees, and the research forest provide visitors with a rich environment to connect with nature.
Located in Madison, Indiana, Clifty Falls offers a rugged hiking and camping experience year-round. Visitors will enjoy the many lovely waterfalls and fossil remains along the hiking trails that the 1,416-acre park offers.
Often referred to as the “Niagara of the South,” Cumberland Falls, which the park is named after, is a beautiful waterfall on the Cumberland River. The park features many recreational activities for the whole family, including 20 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Visitors can also go canoeing and white water rafting down the Cumberland River.
Huber’s Orchard and Winery in Starlight, Indiana is 600 acres full of vineyards, orchards, dining and more. In the fall, visitors often enjoy picking pumpkins as well as tasting Huber’s unique wines.
If you love unique rock formations, Red River Gorge is the place for you. It is a designated geological area inside the Daniel Boone National Forest with plenty of cliffs, natural arches and rugged forest to explore. Visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, canoeing and more at Red River Gorge all year-round.
For information on the peak times to see the fall colors, check out the fall foliage prediction map at https://smokymountains.com/fall-foliage-map/ .
