Two Louisiana Spots Named Among America’s Best for Fall Views

(KMDL-FM) - The autumn equinox has come and gone, so we are officially in Fall here in South Louisiana. And boy, doesn’t it feel like fall — with all those leaves changing colors and that cool weather in the air.

Sarcasm people. It's sarcasm.

No, we don't have the beautiful fall foliage like you'll see in the Northeast. The cool temperatures are relegated to a brief period overnight for now. However, pumpkin spice everything is abundantly available at every coffee shop on every corner, so there's that.

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But, let's forget all that and just embrace the joys that Fall brings, like good vibes, and in some places, good views.

America's Best Views for Autumn Identified

The travel company Exoticca set out to find the most breathtaking Autumn views in America. They surveyed 3,012 people and based on their personal experiences, asked about the best vantage points to witness nature's annual spectacle.

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The top 10 spots nationally were as follows:

1. Overlook Mountain, Catskills (Woodstock), New York
2. Newfound Gap Overlook, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee
3. Seneca Rocks Observation Platform, Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia
4. Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park, California
5. Mount Mansfield Summit Overlook, Stowe, Vermont
6. Stony Man Overlook, Skyline Drive (Shenandoah National Park), Virginia
7. Maroon Lake Overlook, Maroon Bells Scenic Area (Aspen), Colorado
8. Buzzard’s Roost Overlook, Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee
9. Black Mountain Overlook, Black Mountain (Harlan County), Kentucky
10. Big Pocono Overlook, Big Pocono State Park, Pennsylvania

Louisiana Makes the List of America’s Best Fall Views

What about the rest of the list? Well, there were a total of 134 spots across America that were part of it, and Louisiana did have two places that made the cut.

Hale Boggs Memorial Bridge between Destrehan and Luling was voted #108 nationally followed by Longleaf Vista Trail in Kisatchie National Forest checked in at #128.

Here's what Exoticca had to say about each:

#108 Hale Boggs Memorial Bridge, Mississippi River (Destrehan-Luling) - Spanning the Mississippi River between Destrehan and Luling, the Hale Boggs Memorial Bridge offers sweeping views of the river and its wide, working corridor. In late fall, subtle shifts appear along the banks, with cypress and bottomland hardwoods edging into muted yellows and russet tones. While the bridge is more known for its dramatic span than bold foliage, the long river vistas take on a different character under autumn skies.

#128 Longleaf Vista Trail, Kisatchie National Forest - Located in the Kisatchie Ranger District, the Longleaf Vista Trail offers a unique perspective on Louisiana's fall foliage. As the only national forest in the state, Kisatchie features diverse landscapes, including pine forests and hardwood bottoms. During fall, the hardwoods along the trail display subtle hues of yellow and red, especially in the Longleaf Vista area. The trail provides hikers with a serene environment to observe the changing leaves, listen to the sounds of nature, and enjoy the crisp autumn air. The combination of towering pines and colorful hardwoods creates a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts.

So, there you go, we do have a little something to look at for fall views in Louisiana. Although, we're not too sure about the Hale Boggs Memorial Bridge. It looks like just a big ole bridge to us. The Longleaf Vista Trail, that might hold a little something cool to see.

If you're curious about the entire list of best places to see fall colors, here you go:

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