The Best Places to View Fall Foliage

We're in for a fantastic Fall Season of Colors! Plan a fall leaf watching trip for the last week of September or the first week of October. The date of peak colors varies each year, but the leaves are usually past their prime by Thanksgiving weekend in the far north.

The leaves start turning their fall colors in September, but the peak time is usually the first two weeks of October.

History has shown us, however, that generally around the 2nd to 3rd weeks of October the colors of fall seem to be at their most brilliant stage. This does vary however. Over the last several years, we've noticed that many trees are still showing off their fall foliage well into November. The color change does not happen all at once. Trees at the higher elevations change first, and this change moves slowly down the mountains.

Both the amount of moisture and temperature difference (frost) can make good color come earlier or later, and the timing of the first frost can determine the intensity and timing of color. Summer drought can make leaves change sooner and dry summers, plus a wet September can cause intense, extensive fall color. In other words, not even the "experts" can tell us with great accuracy about the timing and intensity of peak color.

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