The Countdown is Here! No, not the countdown to Christmas or New Year’s Eve…the Countdown to Gorgeous Fall Colors Across the World! Autumn Colors on Trees should begin revealing themselves across the United States specifically, beginning this weekend! Leaf Colors include Yellow, Orange, Red and even Purple! Where Can I find Fall Leaves Near Me you ask? Anywhere! Everywhere! Call your local City or Chamber of Commerce and ask for Fall Foliage Recommendations in Local Parks, Specially Planted Boulevards and along Country Roads and Highways! If your town doesn’t have recommendations YOU could create a Map for your area to post online!
Best Trees for Autumn Colors
Many plants and trees turn beautiful colors before shedding their leaves in the Fall to protect themselves for harsh winter months. Some of the trees that provide the most brilliant colors in Autumn are:
- Quaking Aspen
- Red Oak
- White Oak
- Winged Sumac
- Flowering Dogwood
- Franklin Tree
- Black Oak
- Black Cherry
- Sourwood
- Hornbeam
- Sweetgum
- Vine Maple
- Washington Hawthorn
- Apple Serviceberry
Fall Color Map of the United States
In 2013, SmokyMountains.com started their Fall Color Leaf Map USA for Foliage Predictors to help people plan their Leaf Peepin’ in Tennessee. It was so popular they expanded it to include the whole USA! Their Fall Foliage Prediction Map shows the progress of leaf changing and when they should “peak” in each area. Simply slide the tool bar through the dates at the bottom of the map!
Fall Colors October
Several areas across the USA also provide local Autumn Leaf Reports as well! Go online and search your favorite city, region, state or any area that interests you and add “Fall Colors” in the search bar to see if anything pops up! Keep in mind that Peak Colors range anywhere from Mid-September through November depending on location.
Where to See Fall Colors in California
It’s no secret that our FAVORITE place to Leaf Peep is the Eastern Sierra. The mountains and US Route 395 are gorgeous around late September through the first week of October. You can get up to date Fall Leaf Reports every year for June Lake, Mammoth Lakes, Bishop and the whole Eastern Sierra and from these amazing websites:
California Fall Color Map is another map which we are WUVING! The leaves in general indicate the best Leaf Peepin’ areas in California so it’s a great guide for general locations.
In Southern California we Love to visit the old mountain town of Julian in Southern California in October! The BIG Bonus is it’s also Apple Pie Season at the famous Apple Pie shops! Enjoy a slice of pie after your Fall tour and take a pie home!
Although we have not visited, Idyllwild has been on our Fall Foliage Bucket List and it’s also featured in the California Fall Color Map. We can’t wait to check Idyllwild out!
Speaking of Maps…the Eastern Sierra and Flagstaff section on theScoobylife Dog Friendly Map also offer the BEST places for Leaf Peepin!
Fall Colors Flagstaff
Are you in or near Arizona? Northern Arizona has amazing Fall colors in higher Mountain Elevations! Read all about our Fall Color Trip to Flagstaff!
Fall Color Quote
Scooby and Mom’s FAVORITE Author is John Muir. His love for the Eastern Sierra inspires people around the world to visit.
“The winds will blow their own freshness into you and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves. As age comes on, one source of enjoyment after another is closed, but nature’s sources never fail.” John Muir
Dog Friendly Fall Foliage
Are you excited about Leaf Peepin Now? Charge your camera batteries and clean your lenses (even on your phone) and take lots of pics and videos! Plan a local scenic drive, a day trip or even a PawCation for Fall Colors! Be sure to check out our blog for more tips and ideas for your Fall Leaf Viewing!
