Here
it is again -- The Fall Folly Season
If you like the display of nature at this time
of year, the latest fall foliage reports around the United States may help you decide when
and when to go to get the best out of an Autumn drive in America.
American tourism sites in the north-east all
have foliage sections. But it is not only something special for New Englanders, although
it has been said that some of the best colours are around there.
This
is what they're up to in the United States:
Some links have gone, some have been revamped
and there's a couple of new additions to our leaves changing colour
coverage.
Alabama
Fall Color Trail in Alabama:
During October and November, colour watchers in the north provide weekly updates on peak
colour, scenic drives and seasonal activities to the Alabama Bureau of Tourism and Travel.
A Circle of
Colors:
Suggested driving tour taking in many of the fall colour spots in northern Alabama -
leaving from Birmingham, Alabama.
Call: 1-800-ALABAMA
Autumn in
Arkansas
The colour change begins in early October in the Ozarks or northern Arkansas and moves
slowly to the south until it reaches the peak of colour in late October and early
November.
Fall Foliage Drive Through
Arkansas:
The Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism has a network of fall colour spotters in
every region who supply weekly updates. This information is combined into one report which
is available by 5:00 p.m. Central Time each Thursday throughout the season, so travellers
can make plans for the weekend.
Fall in The Ozarks:
Foliage reports on the Ozark Mountains website begin on October 10th, 2005. Foliage
reports are for the White River Hills area of the Ozarks in north-central Arkansas.
California
Fall Color in California:
Fall colour reports are sent in from people around the state.
Colorado
Colorado Fall Color:
Colorado doesn’t have the full palette of fall colour that you find in many other
states. The dominant colour is the brilliant golden yellow of aspens.
Connecticut
Connecticut's Fall Foliage:
Foliage season begins in mid-to-late September and extends through mid-to-late October.
Due to unusual dryness this year, peak colour is estimated to be a little early this year
- between October 5th and October 12th.
Connecticut Foliage Report:
Estimated date of peak foliage - October 12-20, 2005.
Connecticut Foliage Map:
The Weather Channel's colour-coded guide to normal peak times for Fall Colour.
Where to View Fall Foliage
in Connecticut:
Tips for 'Leaf Peepers' travelling to Connecticut.
Fall Foliage Hotline 1-800-282-6863
Delaware
Delaware
Department of Transportation:
Travellers on Delaware roadways are treated to colourful displays from trees and other
foliage from October into November.
Fall Foliage Hotline 1-800-441-8846
Georgia
Chattahoochee-Oconee
National Forests:
Fall colour updates, recommended viewing routes and photos from past years.
Illinois
Fall-O-Ween:
Autumn adventures in Illinois. From September 1 through October 31 you’ll find autumn
fun in every corner of the state, ranging from fall harvest festivals to Halloween
happenings.
Fall Foliage Hotline 1-800-226-6632
Iowa
Fall Color in Iowa:
In Iowa when people talk fall colour displays the north-east section of the state is often
mentioned. This is a tremendous area to visit, but the beauty of fall colour can be found
throughout the entire state.
Fall Colour Leaf-Line (September 15th through
October 15th)
Phone: 515-233-4110
Kentucky
ColorFall
Kentucky:
Latest fall foliage reports around Kentucky.
Fall Foliage Hotline 1-800-225-8747
Maine
Main Foliage:
Maine's Department of Conservation releases weekly foliage reports each year during
foliage season (mid-September through mid-October).
Maine's Autumn Magic:
Learning fall foliage video for kids, explaining the changing colours of leaves.
Fall Foliage Hotline 1-800-533-9595
Maryland
Fall Foliage Hotline 1-800-532-8371
Massachusetts
Fall
in Massachusetts:
Fall is a glorious time to visit Massachusetts. The trees wear magical coats of crimson,
gold, and scarlet leaves; hillsides glisten under a pale pink glaze; dry leaves crunch
underfoot; and every farm stand boasts piles of fat orange pumpkins. Foliage season begins
in mid-to-late September and ends in mid-to-late October; peak colour often coincides with
Columbus Day weekend.
Fall Foliage Hotline 1-800-632-8038
Fall
Foliage Tours From Boston:
Experience the gently rolling New England countryside, awash with the colours of an Indian
Summer. Travel past quiet ponds and ancient farms, weathered roadside taverns and sturdy
colonial churches. A pleasant afternoon of foliage display is capped by a stop at a native
orchard for apples and cider.
Michigan
Fall Foliage Hotline 1-800-644-3255
Minnesota
Fall Colour Report:
Fall drives are a tradition in Minnesota. To help you plan yours, the Fall Colour reports
in Minnesota are sorted by region: NE, NW, SE, SW, Twin Cities Metro
Area.
Fall Foliage Hotline 1-800-657-3700
Missouri
Fall in Missouri:
Missouri is blessed with a great variety of trees, shrubs and vines. Their leaves turn at
different times and, as a result, Missourians enjoy a fall colour season that may last
four to six weeks.
Fall Foliage Hotline 1-800-898-8895
New
Hampshire
New Hampshire Foliage:
Each year, during foliage season, a state-wide network of leaf peepers furnish the NH
Office of Travel and Tourism with updates on the status of fall colour. These reports
cover the seven regions of the State.
Fall Foliage Hotline 1-800-258-3608
During September and October only.
New
Jersey
Fall
Driving Tours:
This varied tour will take you through some of New Jersey's beautiful fall scenery as well
as to historic sites and a theatre in a castle.
Fall Foliage Hotline 1-800-354-4595
New
York State
New York State in Autumn:
Foliage reports from around New York State help you plan where it's best to go to see the
leaves at their peak.
New York State's Best Fall Colors:
Fodor's collection of Fall Tour ideas, with links to the relative tour operator websites.
Fall Foliage Hotline 1-800-225-5697
North
Carolina
Fall Colors:
Learn more about this natural phenomenon and autumn folklore.
Fall Colour in Asheville:
Beginning in late September and continuing throughout the season, fall colour reports for
Asheville and the surrounding area are updated weekly, along with suggested scenic drives
and fall foliage photography tips.
Fall Foliage Hotline 1-800-847-4862
Ohio
Ohio's Fall Foliage Report:
To help Ohioans and out-of-state visitors make the most of this popular touring season,
the Ohio Department of Natural Resources provides weekly Fall Colour Updates. The updates
include on-the-spot reports from state parks, forests and nature preserves throughout
Ohio, helping fall colour enthusiasts pinpoint the very best locations for peak viewing.
Call To
The Colors:
Depending on temperatures, colours start changing in Ohio around mid-September; peak
colour in the southern part of the state occurs around mid-October.
Fall Foliage Hotline 1-800-BUCKEYE
Oregon
Fall Foliage Hotline 1-800-547-5445
Pennsylvania
Fall in Pensylvania:
Fiery reds and golds surround you as you explore the rolling hills of Moshannon State Park
or the majestic Appalachian Mountains. Choose one of the recommended driving tours to take
you through some of Pennsylvania's 17 million acres of forest.
Fall Foliage Hotline 1-800-FALL-INPA
Rhode
Island
Rhode Island Fall Foliage Tour:
Rhode Island provides the perfect getaway for those looking to enjoy classic New England
fall festivities. The state harvests a cornucopia of fall activities and brilliant foliage
throughout September, October and November.
Fall Foliage Hotline 1-800-556-2484
Tennessee
Fall Foliage Hotline 1-800-697-4200
Texas
Lost Maples Colour Change:
The Lost Maples State Natural Area colour display usually begins in late October and
sometimes lasts through Thanksgiving, depending on the weather. The month of October is
the most critical time period, with cool weather and sunny days producing the most
brilliant colours. The 2005 report starts in October and is updated weekly through
November.
Vermont
Fall In Vermont:
Vermont's folly season usually begins during early or mid-September and extends into
October. The magic moment of the best foliage can be found at many different times and
places as the season progresses. Twice weekly foliage reports and a foliage forecaster to
tell you where the best colour will be.
Foliage Tour Routes:
These tour routes have been suggested as some of the most scenic in Vermont.
Foliage-Vermont:
The latest Fall Colour reports from Vermont.
Peak Foliage Report:
The Vermont foliage season runs roughly 3 weeks, the last weekend of September through the
first two weeks of October and that window may be extended on either end. The Northern end
of the state will peak first, usually around the end of September. In the southern end of
the state, the peak is roughly about the second week of October.
Fall Foliage Hotline 1-800-VERMONT
Virginia
Fall Foliage Hotline 1-800-434-LEAF
Washington
State
Fall Foliage Hotline 1-800-354-4595
West
Virginia
Fall Foliage Hotline 1-800-CALL-WVA
Wisconsin
Fall Foliage Hotline 1-800-432-TRIP
Wyoming
Autumn
Pictures:
Wyoming state has an awesome autumn collection. They also have pages for
spring, summer and winter, if you've had enough of falling leaves.
1800-UStravel.com:
US state travel guides and hotel listings.
Michel
USDA Forest Service
Call 1-800-354-4595
Feedback from: P.
L. Hedden.
As Asia is the largest continent in the world, it stands to reason that they also have a
tremendous variety of climates. Most of Japan and Korea and much of China lie in the
temperate zone and contain deciduous forests sporting colourful fall foliage. Among other
species, crimson maples and golden gingkos bring colour to city streets and the
countryside in the fall. In Japan and Korea, websites and newspapers also post fall
foliage updates every autumn.
Other Fall Sites of
Interest
Autumn in Quebec:
The Laurentian and Appalachian mountains show off their
prettiest shades, with those regions that boast a heavy concentration of maples becoming
especially spectacular.
Fall Color Webcams:
WeatherMatrix Fall Camera links.
Fall Foliage Viewing:
From the warm golden hues of the Big Sur Highway in California to the fiery crimsons of
the Kancamagus Highway in New Hampshire, America's Byways™ possess beautiful fall
drives in every region.
The
Foliage Network:
During the months of September, October, and early November, The Foliage Network of
'Spotters' provide foliage reports which are updated twice per week. The updates are
posted on Wednesday and Saturday.
The Miracle of Fall:
Find out more about Autumn's palette by following the University of Illinois' chosen fall
tree links.
Why Do Leaves Chane Colour?
A fun look at the working of the little leaf and the colour-changing process.
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