Have you ever noticed how our favorite season – or maybe even our favorite holiday – seems to pass by so quickly? We spend months counting down until fall but, with all that fills our calendar, the time just seems to slip by. Fall foliage is a prime example. We have a very short window to go leaf-peeping during the peak of the foliage, so we have to make the most of every moment. If you’re looking for somewhere new to go this year, make sure you add this under-the-radar destination to your itinerary. It boasts some of the most awe-inspiring fall foliage in Bolivar, Missouri.

Earmark at least a few hours this fall for a visit to Dunnegan Memorial Park, a 44-acre, family-friendly destination that's simply spellbinding in the fall.
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The park is open daily all year. Find the hours for Dunnegan Memorial Park before heading over.
Before you begin your outdoor adventure, take a drive along the one-mile path that wanders through the park and past some of that jaw-dropping fall foliage.
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Then soak up the crisp autumn air with a stroll along the 1.1-mile Dunnegan Memorial Park Loop Trail. Carve out at least half an hour for your journey.
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However, you'll likely find it takes a bit longer, especially if you stop to take photos and admire the scenery.
Keep an eye out, too, when you reach Dunnegan Lake for some of the park's favorite residents...
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The geese. You'll probably also see the park's peacocks.
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While you won't necessarily have to worry during a fall visit, keep an eye out for aggressive geese between April and July. There's also a sign alerting you near the lake.
As you explore this cozy neighborhood park in Missouri, you'll pass over a leaf-covered footbridge and past...
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A gentle waterfall that tumbles into a stream.
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Consider bringing along a picnic, too. The park offers plenty to do - playgrounds, horseshoe pits, and washer toss pits - so you can easily spend an entire day.
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If you plan on having a barbecue, bring everything you need to use the BBQ grills and pits.
Head over to the official website of the City of Bolivar, Missouri for more information.
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Do you agree that Dunnegan Memorial Park promises some of the best fall foliage in Bolivar, Missouri? Let us know in the comments! After a day of exploring, you might be a bit hungry. How about stopping by Smith’s Restaurant? It serves some of the biggest tenderloin sandwiches in Missouri.

Before you set off on your autumn adventures, make sure you have a pair of comfy and sturdy hiking boots.

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Dunnegan Memorial Park, 601 MO-83, Bolivar, MO 65613, USA