Have you ever noticed how everything just seems so much prettier when framed in the colors of fall? Unfortunately, the burst of autumn colors lasts only a few weeks, which means we have to carve out time to get outdoors and soak up the breathtaking scenery while we can. If you’ve not been to Ha Ha Tonka State Park in Missouri ever or in a while, you’ll definitely want to add it to your fall itinerary.

Here’s why it’s better to visit Ha Ha Tonka State Park in the fall:

1. Everything's prettier in the fall.
Larry McMillian
Ha Ha Tonka State Park, in Camdenton, is gorgeous all year 'round, but drenched in the colors of fall? That's when those jaw-dropping moments, like the photo above, last longer, and we find ourselves breathless from the beauty more than once.
2. Nothing compares to a fall sunrise.
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Especially at Ha Ha Tonka. Can you imagine watching the first rays of sunlight lifting over the colorful fall landscape like in the photo above?
3. Fall's an ideal time for a hike.
Trip Advisor/Merry Anne R.
Sure, hiking's fun all year, but the crisp fall air is oh-so-refreshing. Ha Ha Tonka boasts 14 trails that will give you glimpses at different parts of the park. For gorgeous views and a few surprises, including a natural bridge, follow the .06-mile Colosseum Trail.
4. Castle ruins + fall foliage = a fairy tale scene
Trip Advisor/Merry Anne R.
Feel as though you've stepped into a fairy tale as you explore the ruins of Ha Ha Tonka Castle, Don't forget your camera, because the views from afar are sensational and so are...

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The views close-up. The castle, in fact, frames the colorful trees perfectly.
5. It doesn't get better than a fall picnic.
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Bring a picnic along, and find one of the picnic tables, where you can stretch out, enjoy a meal, and soak up the fall beauty.
6. The sound of the leaves crunching beneath your feet.
Trip Advisor/Merry Anne R.
One of the sweetest sounds of fall - the sound of fallen leaves crunching under your feet - is just another reason to visit Ha Ha Tonka in the fall.
7. The view from the water is second to none.
Trip Advisor/Merry Anne R.
While you can't go in the gorgeous spring pictured above, you can rent a kayak (through October) and meander along the Lake of the Ozarks. There, you'll be treated to equally unique and gorgeous views of the fall colors.
Plan your visit.
Trip Advisor/Merry Anne R.
For more information, check out the official website of Ha Ha Tonka State Park.

Have you been to Ha Ha Tonka State Park in Missouri during the fall? Where do you think the best spots were to see the fall foliage? Let us know in the comments! For high-flying thrills and front-row views of the fall foliage, plan a visit to Eco Adventures Zipline in New Florence this autumn.

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