RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Attention, leaf peepers! Virginia’s first fall foliage report of 2025 has arrived, showing that a few areas are beginning to see slight autumnal hues earlier than usual. Fall ...

When summer fades and fall emerges, lush green tree leaves give way to a variety of warm hues that mark the changing of seasons, and many people anticipate the chance to catch a glimpse of the magic.

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.

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 ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Fall colors probably will peak in the northern mountains the weekend of Sept. 20, and this year’s show likely will pale in comparison to the past two years, ...

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 ...

It's almost peak leaf peeping season in the New York City area, when the colors of fall are seen in full, but it's looking a little different this year. Recent weather patterns are causing leaves to ...

KEWEENAW COUNTY, MI – Fall color is already popping up in Michigan’s northernmost peninsula. Before long, the Keweenaw Peninsula will be a bonanza of vibrant orange and red. Peak color could even be a ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Department of Forestry’s week 4 fall foliage report for 2025 is here, and most of the state is experiencing patchy or partial fall colors, with some areas showing ...