October is finally here, and with it comes more fall foliage reaching its peak throughout the U.S. Each year, as trees begin to store a chemical called chlorophyll, their leaves lose their green ...

Areas in Tennessee with 4,500- to 5,500-foot elevation are experiencing peak fall color in early October. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is currently fully open - at least through Oct. 10 - ...

Much of central Maryland is seeing brilliant fall color. Higher elevations of western Maryland have have already seen fall color peak, according to the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR). In ...

Over millions of years, the Lehigh River in Pennsylvania carved out a rugged, steep-walled gorge that is full of thick vegetation and hidden waterfalls. One of the best ways to soak in the natural ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — October is known as the month when most of Michigan’s fall colors pop. Drought is impacting some areas, but spots to the north are right on schedule. Fall color is in full ...

A plant's genetics are a primary factor in determining its potential for vibrant fall colors. Weather, specifically cool nights and sunny days, helps produce the red pigments in leaves. Healthy, ...

Riding the historic Heber Valley Railroad is one of the best ways to see fall foliage in Utah. Acacia Gabriel covers responsible ecotourism, cultural experiences, and the intersection of outdoor ...

Drought-stricken regions may see less vibrant fall foliage. Fall foliage is a highly anticipated event each season. As the leaves gradually change to vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow, people ...

The lower Hudson Valley and Capital Region approach the season's mid-point, as the Catskills and the Adirondacks transition from peak to past-peak conditions, according to this week's fall foliage ...

Portland, Maine — Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have dulled this year's autumn colors and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual.