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On October 24, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued its fifth Fall Foliage Report saying cool nights and warm, sunny days have continued to stimulate steady change in Pennsylvania forests.
Although most color is fading in the northern third of the Commonwealth, an abundance of vivid foliage awaits sightseers in the middle and southern Appalachians, southern Alleghenies, and southeastern forests.
With oak forests peaking in the northern tier, this could be the final week for widespread color throughout Penn’s Woods.
The report also includes fall foliage information for six regions around the state.
Weekly Fall Foliage Reports will be issued on Thursdays at DCNR’s PA Fall Foliage Reports webpage.
Viewfinders For Colorblind
Special viewfinders have been installed at 10 State Parks to allow the colorblind to see Fall Foliage colors for the first time.
The colorblindness viewfinders were placed at these State Parks--
-- Bald Eagle State Park, Centre County
-- Black Moshannon State Park, Centre County
-- Colton Point State Park, Tioga County
-- Cook Forest State Park, Clarion County
-- Hyner View State Park, Clinton County
-- Kettle Creek State Park, Clinton County
-- Leonard Harrison State Park, Tioga County
-- Little Pine State Park, Lycoming County
-- Sinnemahoning State Park, Cameron and Potter counties
-- Tiadaghton State Forest, Lycoming County
Click Here to learn more.
Information for Visitors
Click Here for prime locations for viewing Fall Foliage on an interactive map.
Click Here for a Northern Driving Tour. Click Here for a Southern Driving Tour.
Go to the VisitPA.com website to arrange for your Great American Getaway in PA.
Visit Explore PA Trails and Get Outdoors PA for recreation areas near you.
Visit the PA Parks & Forests Foundation’s Events webpage and DCNR’s Calendar of Events for activities happening near you.
For more information on state parks and forests and recreation in Pennsylvania, visit DCNR’s website, 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.
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-- DCNR: 5th Fall Foliage Report: Some Color Is Fading In Northern PA, But Middle And Southern Areas Will Have Vivid Foliage This Coming Week [PaEN]
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NewsClips:
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[Posted: October 24, 2024]
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