Fall Foliage Report - Nov. 13

This is the last report for the season. Fall colors continue to unfold in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain. The Piedmont has approximately 75% color and is at or approaching peak. The Coastal Plain is expected to peak in mid-to-late November. To learn about scenic driving tours, visit our Web site at www.dof.virginia.gov. Fall fire season is in effect from October 15th to November 30th, so remember to be careful with outdoor fire.

Fall Foliage Report - Nov. 6

Cooler days and longer nights are bringing out fall colors across the state. In the Shenandoah Valley, virtually all of the trees have color and many are past peak. The Piedmont has approximately 75% color and will peak soon. On the Coastal Plain, approximately 30% of trees have color and peak is expected in mid-November. To learn about scenic driving tours, visit our Web site at www.dof.virginia.gov. Fall fire season is in effect from October 15th to November 30th, so remember to be careful with outdoor fire.

Leaf Peeping in Northern Virginia

Laura Cohen of the National Park Service dropped me a note about fall foliage at Prince William Forest Park, located 35 miles south of Washington, DC. With hiking trails and miles of bicycle-accessible roads and trails, consider adding this park to your outdoor travel plans. Learn more and get directions online at http://www.nps.gov/prwi

Fall Foliage Report - Oct. 29

Overnight temperatures around freezing and frost in many areas will help fall colors continue to pop out across the state. In the New River Valley, more than 75% of the trees have changed and have peak color. In the Shenandoah Valley, between 65-75% of the trees have color. The Piedmont has approximately 50% color and is expected to peak in early November. The Coastal Plain is expected to peak in mid-November. To learn about scenic driving tours, visit our Web site at www.dof.virginia.gov. Fall fire season is in effect from October 15th to November 30th, so remember to be careful with outdoor fire.

Fall Foliage Report - Oct. 22

Fall colors are underway across the state. In Southwest Virginia, peak colors can still be seen in many areas. In the New River Valley, about 70% of the trees have changed and have peak color. In the Allegheny Mountains, peak colors can still be seen. In the Shenandoah Valley, between 50-70% of the trees have color and are at or approaching peak. Elsewhere in the state, the Piedmont has approximately 40-45% color and is expected to peak by the end of October. The Coastal Plain is expected to peak in early to mid-November. To learn about scenic driving tours, visit our Web site at www.dof.virginia.gov. Fall fire season is in effect from October 15th to November 30th, so remember to be careful with outdoor fire.

Fall Foliage Report - Oct. 16

This week, fall colors continue to reveal themselves across the state. In Southwest Virginia, colors are at peak or near peak. In the New River Valley, colors are approaching peak or at peak. In the Allegheny Mountains, colors are at or approaching peak. In the Shenandoah Valley, about one-third of the trees have color, and peak is anticipated within a week. Fall colors continue unfolding in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain. The Piedmont is expected to peak in late October and the Coastal Plain is expected to peak in early to mid-November.

Fall fire season is in effect from October 15th to November 30th, so remember to be careful with outdoor fire.

Fall Foliage Report - Oct. 8

For the week of October 8, patchy color changes continue throughout the state. In southwest Virginia, color change is very evident in the higher elevations, particularly in the Alleghany Highlands. Small red and yellow patches of color change are now visible. Foliage viewing is underway and approximately 10-15% of trees have changed color. At this time, peak colors are expected in the mountains during mid to late October; the Piedmont and Coastal Plain are expected to peak between late October and mid-November. To learn about scenic driving tours, visit our Web site at www.dof.virginia.gov. As you enjoy the outdoors and Virginia's forests, remember to be careful with outdoor fire. A cigarette, campfire or cooking equipment can destroy the scenic wonders of Virginia.