THE COMPASS

This month’s travel inspirations: Get ready for autumnal birdwatching and hiking; stunning islands for kayaking; foraging tours to explore in the U.S.; lesser known Adirondacks trails; beaches even better in the fall.

The Adirondacks are loved to death. Here’s where to go instead.

At over six million acres, New York’s Adirondack Park is the country’s largest contiguous park, drawing crowds for fall colors. But there are plenty of quieter corners to explore.

These U.S. beaches are even better in the fall

The crowds are gone, but beach season doesn’t end at these coastal communities. In fact, with mild weather and room to roam, these sandy towns are primed for fall’s “secret season.”

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Where are these hidden edible treasures?

Pawpaws look like green mangoes and taste like a tropical fruit with a hint of vanilla. But because of their short season, they’re not available in stores. Where can you find these delicacies?

A. Portugal
B. Alberta, Canada
C. Washington State
D. Washington, D.C.
E. Texas