As published by the site VisitNJ.com, here are a few ideas to take in the autumn foliage.

LATE SEPTEMBER/EARLY OCTOBER

orange pumpkinsMountain Tour (map): Travel to Stokes State Forest in Branchville, brimming with hiking paths, scenic overlooks and picnic facilities. Nearby is the 70,000-acre Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, one of the most beautiful locations in New Jersey. Enjoy boating along the majestic Delaware River, flowing between New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Hike through autumn’s fiery colors, or continue on to High Point Golf Club in Montague for a round of golf on the verdant course surrounded by lush trees.

For those looking to explore some trails, High Point State Park in Sussex, home to the highest elevation in New Jersey (1,803 feet), offers dramatic views, as well as hiking and biking paths. On a clear autumn day, you can see 80 miles of spectacular fall colors. Spend the night at nearby High Point Country Inn in Wantage, touting seven scenic acres of grounds in a country setting, or continue on to Hamburg to stay in the luxurious Crystal Springs Resort and to visit Cava Winery & Vineyard, the perfect place to have lunch and sip a glass of wine while enjoying sweeping views of vineyards.

Next stop is Franklin and the Franklin Mineral Museum, where minerals from New Jersey and around the world are displayed. After Franklin, head south through Ogdensburg and tour the underground mines and historic buildings at Sterling Hill Mining Museum. Continue on to Sparta, which abounds with mountain lakes and picture-perfect vistas. From Sparta return to Newton.