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Summer is coming to an end but that doesn’t mean that the good times should stop rolling. One of the advantages of having an RV is that you can pull up stakes any time you wish and plot a course to the ideal destination. The open road is calling your name, and there’s nothing more exhilarating than leaving the 9 to 5 behind and embrace the wonder of mother nature. If you’re ready to hit the road, we’ve picked 5 ideal locations for the perfect getaway.

Steamboat Springs (Colorado)

If you’ve always wanted to make that trip to Aspen but don’t feel like pillaging your savings for a ski lodge, then Steamboat Springs is a more economical alternative. That’s not to say that this Colorado destination spot is in any way lacking as the ideal getaway. A mountain town still left untouched by urban sprawl, this rustic area will have you leaving your technological devices behind in favor of fishing and hiking. Water sides and eight mineral pools guarantee the perfect getaway for young and old alike.

Quechee State Park (Vermont)

One of the greatest advantages of being on the east coast is the natural wonder of the leaves changing color. If you’ve ever wanted to watch this beautiful occurrence first hand, then Quechee State Park in Vermont is the ideal location. Aside from the foliage, Quechee Gorge and the Ottauquechee river provide a natural distraction from the hustle and bustle you’ve left behind. Trout fishing is among the many activities you can partake in, as well as a trip to Sugarbush Farm, where you can sample some of the local delights.

Willamette Valley (Oregon)

There’s a good chance you played a game called Oregon Trail as a kid. Now you can relive the journey and the destination in real life. (Although without the perils and pitfalls of a covered wagon.) Willamette Valley offers a garden of earthly delights that will allow you to celebrate the changing season with wineries, barn dances, and some of the finest craft beer to ever touch your lips.

Glacier National Park (Montana)

Although a trip to Yellowstone is customary for any tourist vacationing in Montana, you’re an RV owner and make your own rules when it comes to leisurely activities. That’s why Glacier National Park might be the ideal destination for you. Like the pioneers of old, you can cross the continental divide at Logan Pass, and see the majestic beauty of glaciers, valleys, and mountains. Snow can be expected at high elevations, so don’t forget to bring winter provisions as a precaution.

Coloma (Michigan)

If being close to a body of water is on your itinerary, then taking your RV to Coloma in Michigan is your ideal destination spot. You won’t be far from Lake Michigan and its white-sand beaches. Here, you’ll be able to visit lighthouses and hit the water for kayaking. There’s plenty of opportunities for apple picking and other farmers' delights, so bring your appetite as well as your bathing suit.

Now that you have some ideas on where you want to go this fall, Factory Direct Marine & RV should be your next stop before you go on the adventure of a lifetime. Affordability is the name of our game, and we’ll get you the boat or RV you’ve always had your eye on. Visit us online at /. We’ll get you behind the wheel, but the destination is up to you.