The vibrant colors of peak fall foliage have taken over the landscape across much of Connecticut as we head into the final weekend of October. From the hilly countryside of Litchfield County to the ...

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have muted this year’s autumn colors, and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than ...

Scientists have long questioned whether the vibrant colors of fall foliage serve an evolutionary purpose. One theory suggests red pigments protect leaves from sun damage, allowing trees to absorb more ...

Fall foliage is a highly anticipated event each season. As the leaves gradually change to vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow, people travel from near and far to admire the stunning display.

Leaves changing colors is one of the most iconic parts of autumn in the United States, and there's still time to catch stunning fall foliage before trees become totally bare leading into winter. But ...

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resource’s most recent update on fall foliage across the state. This week’s projections from the agency point to the effects of recent ...

NORTH CAROLINA (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — We can’t say it enough. Western Carolina is back open for business, and that includes the famous Blue Ridge Parkway. There is a lot of excitement heading into this ...

Trees’ leaves contain pigments that play critical biological roles while also reflecting colors like green, yellow, orange and even brown. (Courtesy Photo) COLLEGE STATION The transition of trees’ ...

Following a dry summer, plant scientists are predicting the leaves will change color later this year, with many still counting on a colorful fall. The state Department of Conservation and Recreation’s ...

Trees burst with autumn colors Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, along the Little Lehigh Creek in Allentown. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call) A birch tree’s leaves seem to glow as it floats in a pond Tuesday, Oct ...

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, ...

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 ...