CONTENTS September+October 2021 / Vol. 21 / No. 5 An accessible path at Yellowstone's Point Sublime Trail. Page 24. FEATURES DEPARTMENTS 24 Great Accessible Parks in Oregon and Idaho Visitors with a wide range of abilities can enjoy these national, state, and local parks with ease. by jennifer burns bright 30 Best College Towns in the West You don't have to be a student- or related to one-to enjoy these 8 destinations. by keridwen cornelius 5 President's Page Ensure your next hotel meets a high standard of cleanliness with a AAA Diamond choice. 9 Smart Life Festive ways to celebrate fall; smart devices to keep your home safe; extend the life of your EV battery; and avoid phishing scams. 18 On the Road The best places to pick apples. Plus, harvest in Oregon's farmland and the rare beauty of Idaho's Thousand Springs State Park. 22 Weekender Pumpkin celebrations and wildlife refuges in the Tualatin Valley, Ore. ON THE COVER Autumn is peak season to visit Spokane, Wash. and Gonzaga University, situatuated along the Spokane River. Page 30. AAA | VIA 3 43 Smart Guide 11 tips to ensure your indoor plants thrive. 48 #ViaAdventure Catch the leaves change at St. Johns Bridge, which spans the Willamette River in Portland. NPS / JACOB W. FRANK; COVER: LIBBY KAMROWSKI /VISIT SPOKANE