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