TENTS CAMPING

Summer is not enough, it's true, but it's never too early to start thinking about the cooler weather – especially if, like us, you're in one of those areas where it feels like the heat will not break ever.Fall temps mean fall leaves, and the frenzy over where to peek into those leaves is always fun. Here are some options around the country where the unit takes you through some of the best views and more colorful. And, as always, visit the Go Camping America to check out great options for campgrounds and RV parks along the way.From late September to mid-October, the area along the historic Columbia River Highway, which begins in 13 miles east of Portland, Oregon, on Interstate 84, is a smorgasbord of color, with maple trees, ash and cottonwoods all vying for best in show. The falls en route – check out Multnomah or Wahkeena falls – are dramatic against the brilliant foliage, and there are other attractions as well, including the Bonneville Dam, which has a fascinating salmon fish hatchery.  The falls in the Columbia River Gorge are beautiful.The only gold and Burgundy to fall in Aspen poplars turn this into a rewarding cars from mid-September to mid-October. The famous Maroon Bells – the two mountain tops of moose that are among the most photographed peaks in the world – provide a counterpoint to the dramatic scenic display, and switch independence, on Colorado 82 between Aspen and Twin Lakes, is a virtual explosion of colour all the way. And because this is technically the "mud season" in the city, there are usually good deals to be had on restaurants and shopping. The sheer variety of trees in the State – oak, hickory, birch, dogwood and Maple – makes it an excellent choice for a trek through any part of it, although who knows tend to point toward Glover, Manchester, New Haven, Burlington and Bennington and nothing, really, in the surroundings of Lake Champlain. The range of colors from russet to many nuances of wine and leaf-peepers serious tend to wax nostalgic about their favorites and where to find them. Pocono Mountains, PennsylvaniaWith more than 100 types of trees, the Poconos are best bet to PA for a visual vacation this time of year, begins the second week of September and runs through the end of October. The area stretches for more than 2,000 miles and three zones, and thus different sections change at different times, which means you can spend several weeks and still not see everything. Miles of trails offer a great way to get out and see the leaves closely, so don't forget your camera!The Porcupine and the Ottawa national forest are famous for their colour, with deep vibrant reds and yellows are most talked shades from abundant maples and Oaks. As the season progresses, the Frost, which gives the landscape a unique look and be sure to keep your eyes peeled for moose in this neck of the Woods. Consider also the panoramic tour of the Keweenaw Peninsula, from Twin Lakes to Copper Harbor, which includes a stop at the pretty Lake Roland, edged by trees that become a magnificent rust and Burgundy. The roadtripster is the handle of a long-standing ammirareun who travels the country with every means possible, sometimes in a campervan, sometimes car camping or in the backcountry, with children and without.

FAMILY TENTS FOR CAMPING