It happened last week. For one brief moment—sandwiched between sweltering, sweat-filled days in the 90s—the morning temps dropped into the 40s. It was glorious. For a few fleeting minutes, it felt like a crisp, fall day. It was a welcome reminder of what’s to come…my favorite season of all. Fall! The season of fiery colors, football games, and a fabulous excuse to get outside and experience nature in all its amazing wonder.

I can’t wait! And neither should you. If you haven’t made plans for an autumn adventure, do it now. The crowds are smaller. The bugs are fewer. And the days are cooler and more comfortable (usually!). Here are a few of our favorite fall retreats. (Guess where I’ll be!)

Gunflint Pines Resort & Campground – Nestled on the shores of the breathtaking Boundary Waters in Northern Minnesota, this is the perfect place for enjoying nature in all its scenic solitude. You’ll see more moose and bald eagles than people. Come fish, canoe, hike and enjoy a roaring campfire at day’s end. It’s an experience you won’t soon forget.

www.gunflintpines.com

Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park Campground – If you haven’t visited Fredericksburg—the unofficial capital of the Texas Hill Country, you’re missing out. Located 90 minutes from San Antonio and Austin (north and south), this burgeoning burg has become a treasured tourist destination. It features wineries, craft distilleries, brewpubs plus the area’s best golf, downtown shopping, natural areas and more.

https://www.fbgtx.org/343/Lady-Bird-Johnson-RV-Park

Sea & Sand RV Park – If you love the ocean’s pounding surf, you’ll adore this place. Located on the Oregon Coast near Depoe Bay, the park puts you just steps from the beauty and majesty of the Pacific. Everywhere you turn is a pic-worthy moment. The views are breathtaking. The sunsets are spectacular. The waves lull you to sleep each evening. You’ll never want to leave.

Wherever you go, may your autumn be awesome!

Happy Camping, Bob