Erika Owen

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Fall Foliage

From road trips to local guides, here's everything you need to enjoy the great autumn outdoors and see the most beautiful fall foliage in your part of the country (plus the best times to see it).

Fall Foliage in the US: Autumnal Guide to the Outdoors

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

Along with the autumn equinox comes a nip in the air, sweater weather, apple picking, and of course, leaf peeping.

Beautiful Places for Fall Foliage Within 5 Hours of NYC

Events

Along with dining at Jersey City’s best restaurants, one of our favorite things to do in New Jersey this time of year is, of course, throw on our favorite autumnal sweaters, grab our best pals, and head to an apple orchard.

Where to Go Apple Picking in New Jersey This Fall

The Great Escape

We’re creating a modern guidebook for connecting to nature, inviting people from all walks of life and of all experience levels to join us on the trails

Thrillist Presents 'The Great Escape' Guides to the Outdoors

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After getting to know every corner of your New York City apartment throughout the pandemic, a weekend surrounded by nature probably sounds like a dream.

The Best Places to Camp Around NYC Without a Car

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After what feels like month number infinity of staying inside our apartments and safely social distancing throughout COVID, it’s time to switch out concrete sidewalks and towering NYC buildings for hiking trails and picturesque campgrounds outside of the city instead.

Erika Owen’s Recent Articles

Beautiful Places for Fall Foliage Within 5 Hours of NYC

Leaf peeping season has arrived.

Where to Go Apple Picking in New Jersey This Fall

Escape the five boroughs for a bounty of farms and orchards in the Garden State.

The Best Places to Camp Around NYC Without a Car

This is how New Yorkers do it.

The Best Places for Hiking and Camping in the Catskills

Whether by car or public transportation, these destinations are only a few hours away from NYC.