Links to Fall Foliage Reports

The northern United States and Canada are about to be cloaked in a brilliant tapestry of autumn’s colorful leaves. The short-lived sights last anywhere from early September to late October with a few changing leaves already in view. Catch a glimpse of these picturesque forests on a scenic drive through a forest in your area.

Before you plan a weekend out-and-about check your state’s forestry department for location recommendations and advice on peak times to visit. The U.S. Forest Service provides color reports online while most states and provinces in Canada have a website devoted to providing color reports.

Check foliage reports in your area.

Canadian Provinces

Northern U.S. Region (northern Idaho, Montana, North & South Dakota)

Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Driving tours can be calming and relaxing. Taking a walk through the forest surrounded by the shroud of leaves can be magnificent. Take a camera and good company with you.

Photo: Forest Wander

Agnieszka Spieszny

Everyday I try to exercise my brain and body, and find something new to learn about. I read extensively, write gainfully, and drink massive amounts of tea, seriously. I love many things, especially spending time in nature. I love learning outdoor survival skills and outdoor tips as I write about the topics for OutdoorHub.com. I slowly preparing for two separate extreme outdoor adventures - one to the tip of the earth in Nunavut, Canada where the earth begins to split into glaciers and the other into the wilderness in New Zealand; where cliffs meet the coast. I love traveling and have been to Europe, North America and Asia. My first trip abroad was when I was 5 years-old and my parents brought me from my home country of Poland to New Jersey, USA. We moved to Michigan not long after and I've moved around the state a bit. I spent four years in East Lansing, studying Journalism at Michigan State University all the while photographing and writing for spartanedge.com. In 2010 I moved to Detroit then traveled again to Europe and Asia at the end of that year which sucked me dry of all my money. Currently, I'm working on getting back in the city and establishing my homebase there. The shortlist of what I do: Recycle Play cards Dance Travel Procrastinate Love music What I don't do: Watch TV Eat junk food Walk to work Wash my hair everyday Spend money senselessly