Athens in Autumn 2023
Nestled in the Appalachian foothills of Southeastern Ohio, the fall beauty of Athens, home of Ohio University’s main campus, is unquestionable this time of year.
Story by Jalyn Bolyard; Photos by Ben Siegel, Eli Burris, Dylan Townsend, and Rich-Joseph Facun | November 3, 2023
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Nestled in the Appalachian foothills of Southeastern Ohio, the fall beauty of Athens, home of Ohio University’s main campus, is unquestionable this time of year.
The nature backdrop has changed into picturesque hues of red, orange, yellow, brown and green. While students walk to class, lead research projects, write papers, study for important exams, attend campus events and meet friends uptown, they simply cannot miss seeing the brilliant fall colors encompassing Athens.
Many who have walked the brick paths come back time and time again to experience the alluring Athens fall. There is a reason this vibrant place, full also of opportunity and community, has been ranked nationally for beautiful campus quads and as a best college town.
Whether you have taken a stroll on the bricks paths or couldn’t quite make it to Athens this fall, the photos below are just a sample of the beauty that surrounds this community and region.
A drone captures a bird’s eye view of peak fall colors on College Green.
A student walks on East Green.
Students study beneath a maple tree on South Green.
Students walk to early morning classes on College Green.
A student walks on College Green.
The cupola on Cutler Hall is surrounded by fall colors.
A student walks on College Green.
The clocktower on Athens County Courthouse framed by fall colors.
A student on College Green is illuminated by early morning light and vibrant fall colors.
Fall colors at sunrise near Sells’ Park in Athens.
Fall colors frame the Upper Fall at Old Man’s Cave in the Hocking Hills.
Fall colors in the Hocking Hills.
Lifting fog reveals fall colors at Strouds Run State Park.
The sun reflects off of the Hocking River at sunrise during a dense fog formed by the first cold day of fall in Athens.