Fall Colors Travel

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Fall Colors

In this episode of Go See Do Explore, Ashleigh and Christopher discuss the best places in the U.S. to see fall foliage according to a USA Today poll. They also share details about their annual Labor Day tradition of walking across the Mackinac Bridge and visiting Mackinac Island.

USA Today's Top 10 Fall Foliage Destinations

Ashleigh reads through the top 10 fall foliage spots according to USA Today readers. Christopher makes predictions about the types of places that will make the list before hearing each one. Locations include:

• The Adirondacks, NY
• The Berkshires, MA
• Finger Lakes, NY
• The White Mountains, NH
• Hocking Hills, OH
• Blue Ridge Mountains, GA
• Hot Springs, AR
• Laurel Highlands, PA
• Upper Peninsula, MI

They discuss places they've visited on the list and others they still hope to see someday. Christopher accurately predicts that most spots will be within driving distance of major cities and feature elevation changes.

Wine Break

Christopher and Ashleigh sample a Pinot Grigio Rosé from Paso Robles, CA. They discuss the unique winemaking techniques used and how carbonic maceration gives the wine an interesting flavor profile.

Mackinac Bridge Walk & Mackinac Island Visit

Every Labor Day, Christopher and Ashleigh walk across the entire Mackinac Bridge from St. Ignace to Mackinaw City. The bridge connects Michigan's Upper and Lower peninsulas. After reaching the other side, they take a ferry to Mackinac Island where they explore by carriage and bike before grabbing lunch at The Pink Pony restaurant.

They share details about the 5-mile bridge walk, including how the experience and logistics have changed over the years. Riding a rented horse-drawn carriage around the island is a fun alternative to biking its 8-mile perimeter. They look forward to this annual tradition and recommend visiting during Labor Day weekend if possible.