Read Dr. Don Leopold's Guide to Fall Colors in Upstate New York with color images of dozens of trees and shrubs. Every autumn we revel in the beauty of the fall colors. The mixture of red, purple, ...

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Cooler temperature also impacts the timing and brightness of fall leaf colors. “The colder it is, the more chemical reaction you get that causes the leaves to be brighter,” Gardner said.

Visit too soon and the fall colors may not have peaked; visit too late and the trees may be bare. So when (and where) should you go? For peak (or close to peak) fall foliage in 2024, plan to visit ...