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PATHS TO AUTUMN GLORY

Two dogs walk along cotton tree alley as red leaves and blossoms fall.

By Sue Hsu. “Friends.” Cotton Tree Alley In Taiwan.

Autumn is a magical time to explore new paths. Crisp cool air, bright blue skies and the colors of change make each journey a joy.

Whether you venture out along favorite treks or opt for new routes, tune in to the beauty you find along the way. Head deep into the woods to immerse in some forest bathing. Climb some mountain trails. Walk along a vista for color-kissed stunning views. Paths along the ocean or lake have their own changing beauty as the weather shifts and life follows.

Trees in full color displays, migrating and foraging wildlife, rivers and streams all roll out autumn treasures. Autumn paths offer beautiful chances for both adventure and reflection.

Walks along these paths might inspire you to write, create artworks or music, spark new ideas, and/or take photos.

Here is some spectacular inspiration to get you going before you don your walking boots and warm layers and head out. Scroll down to see more awesome photos by stellar photographers featured on 500px, curated-for-beauty by the BeautifulNow team.

Woman rides horse along path through forest in autumn

By Robert Broeke. “Outdoors.”

You’ll see gorgeous paths in the White Carpathians (Slovakia), the Peak District (UK), Cotton Tree Alley (Taiwan), Dark Hedges (Ireland), Forest Trail (Bavaria, Germany), Migliarino San Rossore Park Path (Pisa, Italy),

And, if you take your camera with you on your autumn path, be sure to share your most beautiful photos with us here. And please do tell us about your favourite walks in autumn.

Path through the White Carpathian Mountains, in autumn.

By Janek Sedlar. “Call of wandering.” White Carpathians. Slovakia.

Path lined with trees that have turned red in autumn.

By Ildiko Neer. “Road of Sorrow.

By Mei Xu. “Autumn Curves.”

Railroad tracks head into forest, with red-leafed trees in Autumn.

By Jake Olson Studios. “Fall Tracks.”

Man stands at end of path at Dark Hedges. Ireland.

By Stephen Emerson. “Perfect Morning.” Dark Hedges. Ireland.

By Kilian Schönberger. “Forest Trail.” Bavaria, Germany.

Hobbit Forest path in Parco Migliarino San Rossore. Pisa, Italy.

By Andrea Iorio. “Hobbit Forest.” Parco Migliarino San Rossore. Pisa, Italy.

Trees create a tunnel along a path carpeted in autumn leaves in Sussex, United Kingdom.

By Sam Moore. “Hobbit.” Path Up To The Halnaker Windmill in Sussex, United Kingdom.

By Jessica Drossin. “The Dreamer.”

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Blue and black butterfly rests on red flowers.

By Keene Chen. “Rest.”

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Red leaves carpet forest path in autumn.

By Siva Fotografía. “Autumn Path.”