Sep 29, 2025 - News

You're fall of advice

Jason Clayworth

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Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood in fall with houses, green yards, and trees showing vibrant red, yellow, and orange autumn foliage under a clear blue sky. — "I'm a big fan of Urbandale neighborhoods in the Fall! We've got so many mature trees in our neighborhoods and along our trail network," — Derek Zarn, an Urbandale city spokesperson. Photo: Courtesy of the city of Urbandale

"I'm a big fan of Urbandale neighborhoods in the Fall! We've got so many mature trees in our neighborhoods and along our trail network," — Derek Zarn, an Urbandale city spokesperson. Photo: Courtesy of the city of Urbandale

Central Iowa will glow in gold and crimson in the coming weeks — and readers know the best places to soak it in.

State of play: We recently asked our readers for the best places to see fall colors.

The bottom line: You indicated it's right here in the metro.

A photo of fall colors. — "An October hike through beautiful Brown's Woods is a family tradition," — Louise Ritchhart, Des Moines. Photo: Courtesy of Louise

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