From magnificent castles and stately mansions to mountain peaks and cascading waterfalls, New York State is the place to be to explore the colors of fall. 

Whether you’re working remotely, learning from home, or enjoying more screen time these days, download your favorite fall foliage photo from the list below. Simply click on the links to video conference– and mobile-friendly version of each photo and right click to download the image, then go to your favorite video conferencing tool that allows for backgrounds, and look for a "virtual background" option under the Preferences tab (remember to uncheck the "mirror my screen" option so the image isn't reversed). Now set the photo you select as your video conferencing background, or as the home screen image for your desktop computer or mobile device, to remind you, friends, and colleagues of the beauty of New York, and to inspire future travel ideas! 

High Peaks Wilderness (Adirondacks)

Second Pond in Harrietstown with stunning fall foliage reflecting on the water's surface

Whether you’re reaching new heights on the 46 High Peaks, kayaking a pristine lake, or casting a line from the edge of a peaceful pond, the six-million acres of Adirondack Park will ignite your passions to explore the depths of nature. Click here for video conference– or desktop-friendly photo size, or click here for a mobile version. 

Allegany State Park (Chautauqua-Allegheny)

Trees wearing their fall colors surround a covered bridge in Allegany State Park

The largest park in the New York State Parks system, Allegany State Park offers an incredible range of activities from biking to horseback riding and, of course, picnicking in full view of stunning fall foliage. Click here for video conference– or desktop-friendly photo size, or click here for a mobile version. 

Hyde Hall (Central New York)

Orange leaves blanket the ground in front of the stately Hyde Hall mansion in Cooperstown

Marvel at the stunning views of Otsego Lake and Glimmerglass State Park from this stately 1800s mansion. Built by George Clarke, Hyde Hall is considered one of the finest examples of the neoclassical country house in the US. Click here for video conference– or desktop-friendly photo size, or click here for a mobile version. 

John Boyd Thacher State Park (Capital-Saratoga)

View from John Boyd Thacher State Park overlooking miles of trees in fall colors

Come to John Boyd Thacher State Park for a marvelous panorama of the Hudson-Mohawk Valleys and the Adirondack and Green Mountains. The park has volleyball courts, playgrounds, ball fields, and numerous picnic areas with nine reservable shelters as well as a visitor's center. Click here for video conference– or desktop-friendly photo size, or click here for a mobile version. 

View of Northern Catskills from Whites Farm Loop (Catskills)

A red barn with a white roof nestled among the trees on Whites Farm Loop in the norther Catskills as trees start changing colors in fall

From mountaintops to rolling hills, the picturesque landscape of the Catskills is the perfect place to take in the changing colors of the season whether you're hiking, biking, or taking the scenic route. Click here for video conference– or desktop-friendly photo size, or click here for a mobile version. 

Taughannock Falls State Park (Finger Lakes)

Cascading waterfall surrounded by beautiful fall foliage at Taughannock Falls State Park

At 215 feet, Taughannock Falls is the tallest free-falling waterfall in the northeastern U.S. - that’s right, even taller than Niagara Falls! Click here for video conference– or desktop-friendly photo size, or click here for a mobile version. 

Letchworth State Park (Greater Niagara)

A view of Letchworth State Park in the fall as leaves turns shades of crimson and gold

Voted the best state park in the U.S., Letchworth State Park features breathtaking waterfalls, scenic hiking trails, and more! Click here for video conference– or desktop-friendly photo size, or click here for a mobile version. 

Poets’ Walk Park (Hudson Valley)

A wooden bench stands surrounded by trees in fall colors at sunset in Poets’ Walk Park

A popular area for biking and hiking, Poets’ Walk Park is a celebration of the connection between landscape and poetry with its classic wooden vistas, sunlit fields, and thick forest. Click here for video conference– or desktop-friendly photo size, or click here for a mobile version. 

Connetquot River State Park (Long Island)\

View of beautiful fall foliage and the former South Side Sportsmen’s Club at Connetquot River State Park

Explore over 3,000 acres of parkland in this picturesque seaside nature preserve. You can hike 50 miles of trails, go birding or horseback riding, and take a tour of an 18th-century grist mill and house. Click here for video conference– or desktop-friendly photo size, or click here for a mobile version. 

Central Park (NYC)

Lamposts shine along a path under trees resplendent in yellow foliage in Central Park

Central Park comes alive with color that you can see from its famous bridges, ponds, and lakes. Take a stroll through The Ramble to feel a world away from the fast pace of New York City. Click here for video conference– or desktop-friendly photo size, or click here for a mobile version. 

Boldt Castle (Thousand Islands-Seaway)

The illustrious Boldt Castle stands atop Heart Island surrounded by beautiful fall foliage

Situated on Heart Island in the picturesque St. Lawrence River, this authentic Rhineland-style castle rivals those of Europe and was built in the early 1900s by hotel magnate George Boldt as a love letter to his wife. Click here for video conference– or desktop-friendly photo size, or click here for a mobile version. 

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