It's Not Too Late to Chase Fantastic Fall Colors

If you usually go west to see the beauty of fall foliage, your plans may have be hindered by huge fire events in Colorado, Washington, Oregon, and California. So, are your plans kaput? Not if you are flexible enough to change your plans entirely and head east!

Colors will be peaking across the US in the upcoming weeks bringing forth some of the most fantastic scenery of the year, especially in the east where sugar maple, red oak, dogwood, poplar, birch, elm, and sumac trees – among many others – bring a beautiful array of red, orange, yellow and purple foliage. Check out these breathtaking places in New England set to peak over the next few weeks. The season peaks around mid-October, with the season, sometimes stretching into later in the month. Start by exploring this fall foliage map of the area to find out when leaves will be at their peak at your desired destination.

Colors are also set to bust in mid-October in the New York Adirondacks and other places across the state. Fall is also known for the harvest of apples, pumpkins, and other deliciousness, so prepare to sip fresh cider and eat pumpkin treats for breakfast with a hot steaming mug of coffee.

Can’t get away in the next few weeks? Don’t despair! Leaf viewing season extends well into November if you consider heading south to the Smokey Mountains in North Carolina or inland to the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee. Colors peak closer to the end of October through mid-November, allowing you the opportunity to squeeze just a little bit more time from leaf-peeping season.

There are multiple on-line maps and apps available to help you decide where to go anywhere you choose to go. If you do decide to head West, be sure to check out the fire situation. Recent rains have helped firefighting efforts in the West, but another heatwave predicts more dry conditions and fire hazards.

With so many great options out there, why not wait to visit the country’s western part in an upcoming year? Check out these cool tools to help with your planning.

2020 Fire Map

Check this map to find out where you don’t want to go.

2020 Fall Foliage Map

Use this map to find out expected peak dates for your destination.

Leaf Peeper

Don’t like maps? Use an app! If this one doesn’t suit you, many others can be found in the App Store.

Fall is officially here, and that means squeaking out at least one more beautiful road trip before winter! Time may be marching onward, but there is still time to get out, and enjoy beautiful fall colors!

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