On September 24, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued its second weekly Fall Foliage Report for October 1 to 7 showing 15 counties now are at their best color.  New reports will be issued every Thursday.

Cold and frosty nights and very dry conditions have ushered in marked changes across the northern tier, where foliage is at its spectacular peak. Sugar and red maples are the stars of the show, contrasting beautifully with the still-green oak canopies.

Another cold snap could jumpstart much of the Appalachian and Allegheny mountain regions, setting the table for back to back weeks of fantastic fall foliage viewing opportunities across wide swaths of the commonwealth.

The report includes specific reports from DCNR foresters in regions across the state.

Visitors can get suggestions about the best spots to view fall foliage on the Penn’s Woods Fall Foliage story map and on the Pennsylvania Tourism Office website.

For fall-inspired festivals and experiences, go to visitPA.com or follow Visit PA on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest. Pursue your happiness and join the conversation using the hashtag #FallinPA.

Visit Explore PA Trails for information on trails throughout the state and Get Outdoors PA for local recreation opportunities.

For more information on state parks and forests and recreation in Pennsylvania, visit DCNR’s website, Click Here to sign up for the Resource newsletter, Visit the Good Natured DCNR Blog,  Click Here for upcoming events, Click Here to hook up with DCNR on other social media-- Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.

Related Articles:

-- DCNR Good Natured Pennsylvanians: Lydia Martin, PA Trails Advisory Committee

-- DCNR Good Natured Blog: Fall Is For Hiking

-- DCNR Good Natured Blog: Outdoor Recreation Should Be Enjoyable And Available To All; 5 Webinars On Recreation

-- Vote Now... For Your Favorite State Park, State Forest Through The Seasons Photo!

-- DCNR Opens Additional State Forest Roads For Hunting, Other Outdoor Activities

-- DCNR Invests $2.85 Million In 22 Rivers Conservation, Boating, Fishing Access, Streamside Buffers Projects

-- DCNR Announces $500,000 Grant For New Trail Park In Philadelphia

-- DCNR Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee Seeking Members

-- Brodhead Watershed Assn: Get A Little Lost On Snow Hill Trail In Monroe County

-- Independence Conservancy Hosted A Walk In Penn's Woods, Beaver County 

-- Delaware Highlands Conservancy Announces Winners Of Nature Heals: Restore, Renew, Reconnect Photo Contest, Gallery Exhibition

-- Oct. 22 Webinar On Conservation In A Changing Climate Hosted By Western PA Conservancy

-- Appalachian Regional Commission Names PA Wilds' Abbi Peters An Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellow 

-- September 30 DCNR Resource Newsletter

-- October 2 Take Five Fridays With Pam, PA Parks & Forests Foundation

[Posted: Oct. 1, 2020]

10/5/2020