Boone Scenic Valley

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           Ethan Edvenson 
           Cartoonist 
Experience the beautiful fall colors at the Boone
 Scenic Valley railroad. Photo credit Ethan
Edvenson. 
 While the cool weather rolling in comes the change of color as chlorophyll begins to break down in the leaves of trees and vegetation across the land. Before the chance to truly experience this annual splendor has gone by and the dead state of winter engulfs us, hop aboard a passenger car at the Boone Scenic Valley Railroad and gaze at the beauty nature has provided all while being transported by a classic steam locomotive.
Colors generally change as the month of October continues with red shades predicted to happening the first two weeks, orange happening through the first three weeks, and yellow happening during the second to fourth week.
            “I’ve been wanting to go for a while, but I always miss my chance every year because I’m busy,” said senior Nick McDermott.
Rides can be reserved by contacting their number at 1-800-626-0319 for the basic excursion, dinner, desert, or picnic departures. Also, the Pumpkin Express occurs on October 10th, 13th, 14th, and 17th that goes not only through the majestic valley over the Des Moines River, but stops at the Boone Pumpkin Patch and kids 2-12 years old can pick a free pumpkin.

Fall Motorcar Day is on Saturday November 7th as well. What better way to experience the fleeting colors of autumn than by getting a sky high view while luxuriously traveling aboard a train?

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