Don't miss it! Fall foliage is a very unpredictable display of nature. At this point, you'll want to decide on an area you'd like to visit then find an information source that provides timely updates, such as a state park or an Intranet site.
There are so many great fall foliage sites on the Internet these days. If you are planning to visit a specific area, one of the best modes of locating prime peak colors is through a search engine such as Google. Let's say we want to visit Arkansas for fall foliage. You'd simply type: 'Arkansas Fall Foliage Report'. Generally, reports are updated weekly and begin reporting as early as September.
If you plan to visit a state park, you may want to call in advance and ask a representative about the fall foliage. Some state sites on the Internet suggest fall foliage routes that can provide hours of enjoyment and photo taking opportunities.
Some things to keep in mind when it comes to fall foliage:
- colors may suddenly peak, and dissipate swiftly
- color intensity is dependent upon many climatic factors such as temperature and rainfall
- sunlight, rain, clouds - all of these elements will effect the colors
- there is a small window for peak colors
So, grab a picnic basket, load up the car with the family, dust off your camera and hit the great outdoors before the magic ends!
