Fall Foliage Report
Where is the color? Check the report weekly to get an idea of where the best color viewing is in the state.
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From the Virginia Department of Forestry
Report for the weekend of October 20.
By this time, you may be wondering if the green forest will ever change! But if you look closely, you’ll notice that the green is beginning to fade, allowing the underlying yellow leaf pigments to show. This change happens in response to shortening days, regardless of the weather.
In parts of southwest Virginia above 3000 feet in elevation, about 30% of the trees have changed color. You will find some isolated spots of red, orange, and yellow, but the best reds are still to come, following the cooler days forecast for next week.
Individual trees planted in urban and suburban landscapes often color earlier than those in the forest. Notably in central Virginia, lots of dogwoods are blushing deep red.
Please be careful with fire. For information about the fall wildfire season and safe disposal of fallen leaves, please visit www.dof.virginia.gov
See more photos from our Welcome Center Staff from around the state.
View from Birch Knob, Dickenson County, October 12, 2018. Photo: Dickenson County Tourism
Shenandoah National Park
October 12, 2018 Fall Color Report
Waiting patiently...
A few flashes of color out there; the maple at Meadow Spring Parking seems to be the star of the show! Temperatures plummeted last night and are forecast to stay cool, so we are hoping this will inspire Mother Nature to debut her 2018 awesomeness. Stay tuned!
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Meadow Spring Parking, mile 33.5, Shenandoah National Park, October 7, 2018. Photo: NPS
Last Updated: 10/18/2018
Fall Experiences
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From the rough and tumble on the mountains to the paved or sandy shores, there’s no end to the scenic views and adventures Virginia has to offer.
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Witness local farms and Main Street communities transform into family playgrounds for fall festivals.
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What can you do in 48 hours? Steal away for a few-day getaway. You deserve an enjoyable scenic drive through the foliage, the opportunity to savor Virginia's culinary and beverage delights, and above all, the time to reconnect with your loved ones.
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Take the road less traveled. Enjoy photogenic foliage opportunities, great eats, and other hidden treasures.
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Escape, just the two of you, to Virginia's fall splendor.
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Oktoberfest is a multi-day German festival that runs from September into October each year. Celebrate in Virginia with craft beer, wine, and community events that boast delicious German foods and classic traditions.
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October is dedicated to viniferous passions. Discover your local crush. Find events and festivals all month long.
