Leaf Peeping & Other Fall RoadTrip Activities

Fall leaf peeping season in North America runs from early September to late December, although most areas are finished by Thanksgiving or the first heavy snow fall, whichever comes first. Leaf colors vary based on species and location -- latitude being the #1 most common variable -- as well as the amount of sunshine the areas receive on an annual basis. On this page, you'll find articles about great autumnal roadtrip routes and two lists of web resources. The first provides general information about leaf peeping areas, and the second provides up-to-the-minute field reports about current conditions you can use to find the best places for viewing autumn leaf displays.
RTA Articles
Great autumn routes from coast to coast
Fall is a great time to visit orchards and ranches in Oak Glen, California
by Dennis Weaver
Five Foliage Tours
Leaf Peeping Regions
Updated weekly beginning in mid-September
Bishop Creek, California
John Poimiroo's Reports on California Fall Color
Connecticut Foliage Map
Maine Foliage Report
Minnesota Foliage Report
New England Foliage Map
New Hampshire Foliage Tracker
Pennsylvania Foliage Report
More on RTA
More articles and Web resources
Helpful info for planning your next road trip!