There’s no time like the fall season to do a little travel nursing! Some may not be ready for summer to end, but the shorter days, apple cider, and the kaleidoscope of warm colors are inevitable—so let’s embrace the change. There are no slim pickings for travel nurses when it comes to choosing the best destination for autumnal activities. As sweater weather starts to blow through the country, the scenery changes to prepare for one of nature’s most spectacular displays: fall foliage. The right travel nurse contract can put you right in the middle of it!
Whether you’re a traveler who searches for a classic leaf-peeping experience or enjoys taking it in as it comes, the U.S. has a little something for everyone. Of course, the best way to enjoy the new season is to watch the annual turning of the leaves from lush greens to cozy golds, oranges, browns, and reds. Here are a few gorgeous travel nurse locations we think will leave travel nurses awe-inspired.
Top 4 Travel Nurse Locations For The Fall
1. Blue Ridge Parkway
This 469-mile attraction travels through multiple counties in Virginia and North Carolina, connecting Shenandoah National Park to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Nicknamed “America’s favorite drive,” Blue Ridge Parkway has postcard-worthy views for travel nurses to send home and hundreds of miles of pull-offs to enjoy various arts, music, local activities, and even a few waterfalls. Cyclists, hikers, and nature lovers alike can get all the fresh air they can bear with invigorating trails, tabled areas for a nice picnic, and available campsites for an overnight stay—great ways to stay active during a travel nurse assignment. However, plan your trip carefully, and be sure to check for weather-related road closures before heading out.
Look through our available travel nurse assignments in Virginia and North Carolina to see the amazing view for yourself.
2. The Poconos, Pennsylvania
The Pocono Mountains boast a prime landscape for travelers ready to embrace the season with its forested mountain slopes, clear lakes, and flower-covered valleys. Route 507 near Lake Wallenpaupack showcases a beautiful view for travel nurses road tripping through Pennsylvania. Before reaching your new place for your travel nurse contract, spend a little time in a few charming towns like Milford, Hawley, and Honesdale. Participate in autumn festivities, including the Hawley Harvest Hoedown and Honesdale’s Harvest and Heritage Days. Try one of the train, air, or vineyard tours to witness the incredible surroundings of the Poconos. The best chance to see the vibrant fall hues of red, yellow, and orange is usually during the last week of September through October.
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3. Taos, New Mexico
Most people would think the best leaf-peeping experiences are in the Northeast, but the southern desert landscape offers more fall foliage than you think. Only an hour and a half north of Alberquerque, New Mexico, Taos is a small town with beautiful vistas full of culture and colors. Travel nurses won’t have to go far to see the aspen trees explode with color, especially along the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway—an 84-mile drive that connects the towns of Taos (Eagle Nest, Red River, and Questa).
4. Stowe, Vermont
Vermont is almost all forested, but Stowe is one of the most picturesque villages in New England. As the “Fall’s Color Capital,” the town of Stowe is always prepared to show off nature’s gift with special deals and many viewing options. In their free time, travel nurses can enjoy river and lake tours, winery tours, carriage and wagon rides, ghostly lantern tours, and gondola rides. The quaint shops and quintessential New England architecture, surrounded by the grand display of fall foliage, give the town its unique charm! Even if the Vermont weather gets chilly, you can take a scenic drive along Mount Mansfield Auto Toll Road.
See the spectacular warm colors in person with a travel nursing assignment in Vermont.
Every state welcomes the fall season in its own unique way, and as a travel nurse, you can have your pick of where to go. No matter your destination, there will always be an opportunity to see the trees transform for the fall season. If you’re curious about other places to travel, browse through our travel nurse jobs and find a location just right for you.
