While the extra people in the area can be a hassle, the Forest Service noted that the New England area receives an estimated $8 billion each year in local revenue from fall visitors.

One of the most scenic drives in New England, the Kancamagus Highway bursts with color in the fall. The roughly 35-mile remote route takes travelers through White Mountain National Forest ...

In a region where large tracts of wild, unroaded land are rare, the importance of New England's national forest roadless areas — to both wildlife and people — is immense. Many of these places are in ...