Just how many ways are there to view this splendor of autumn’s pallet? West Michigan travelers have an abundance of ways to enjoy the show, either by car, train, boat, bicycle, hot air balloon rides, at festivals, hiking, on golf courses and luxury resorts, or historic highways. Many of these “old roads” cut through great forests of hardwoods and pines and make perfect color tours, and some are state-designated scenic routes. From 40 miles to 140 miles, there’s a day trip perfect for everyone. View a listing of 26 scenic driving routes and print detailed directions for each on www.wmta.org






When you grow up in a state, everything around you tends to become blurry scenery. the backdrop for your life looks the same, and as you grow older you notice less and less around you. how many times have you passed a storefront, close to your home and thought to yourself "I've never even seen that before!"