This is the weekend to get out and see fall color around the state as near peak and peak conditions are being reported, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).
“There has been a huge amount of color change around the state in the past week triggered by the cooler, more seasonal temperatures,” said Ohio Fall Color Forester Casey Burdick. “A few places are still lagging, but you don’t have to go too far to find nice fall color.”
The northern and central portions of the Buckeye State should see near peak and peak conditions this coming weekend while southern Ohio is also seeing near peak conditions. The maples have now fully developed their myriad of colors, and the hickory is showing its golden hues.
People interested in staying up to date on where the most brilliant fall foliage will appear in the state should check out fallcolor.ohiodnr.gov, Ohio’s official guide to the changing colors. This website includes:
- Weekly color updates and information to help plan a fall color adventure.
- Weekly videos from Burdick highlighting fall color hot spots around the state.
- Links to fall activities, scenic road trips, unique overnight accommodations at Ohio State Parks and more.
ODNR and TourismOhio encourage people to take fall color photos and upload them to social media using the hashtag #OhioFall16. Follow @OhioDNR and @DiscoverOhio on Twitter, Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Discover Ohio on Facebook and @OhioDNR, @OHStateParks and @Ohiogram on Instagram to see more fall color photos.
Ohio State Parks is also having a photo contest this fall. Highlight the best of the great outdoors in a variety of categories for a chance to win great prizes, including free camping and gift cards. Enter today at ohiostateparksphotocontest.reserveamerica.com.
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