Visit This Tiny Town In North Dakota To See The Most Incredible Fall Colors
As we get closer and closer to the peak of this year’s fall foliage colors in mid-October, you’ll definitely want to head out to the best places to see it before it’s gone. If you’re feeling up to a drive up north, then this tiny town will be a total treat. Pack up a lunch and head out to experience one of the best, most quiet spots in North Dakota for a leaf peeping excursion.
The delightful little town of St. John, North Dakota is just a stone's throw away from the Canadian border and is located right on the edge of the beautiful Turtle Mountains.
St. John was established in 1882 and has a population of about 341 people.
A tight knit community, lovely local businesses, and gorgeous natural scenery all come together to create the perfect town to visit in the fall - or really any time. There are a couple of bar and grills, a grocery store, hardware store, a couple of parks, and plenty of nice residents.
The deciduous forest in this area has tons of varieties of trees, including American elm, quaking aspen, ash trees, and maple trees, among many others. It has a diverse wildlife population and is a nature lover's paradise.
There are countless lakes and ponds surrounding St. John. When fall comes around this creates a picture perfect setting of fiery-colored trees reflecting over blue waters. It's not far from multiple wildlife refuges and state parks, including Lake Metigoshe.
People love to visit Lake Upsilon for the recreation opportunities. You could cast a line and fish here, or climb into a canoe and glide across the water. It is located just west of St. John.
Have you ever visited St. John, North Dakota? You’ve probably heard of the nearby Lake Metigoshe State Park, which is pretty amazing in the fall, too!
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