Upstate New York is a kaleidoscope
of color from mid September through the end of October. From the Allegany
State Park in the west, through the Finger Lakes region to the Adirondack and
Catskill Mountains in the east, you have so much to chose from it will take
years to see it all.
Leaf-lookers can expect to see a lot of orange and red on the sumacs and
maples. The white ash turns a
deep, dark purple while the black ash shows a beautiful yellow as though
trying to compete with the bright yellow of the poplars. The beech and birch
trees are yellow,
or dull orange or, sometimes, an almost red.
Each week during
fall, I©NY®
issues reports detailing the progression of colorful fall foliage across the
New York based upon information filed by the State’s officially designated
“leaf peepers.” These fall foliage spotters are instructed on how to rate
foliage color in their areas, citing conditions such as brilliance, percentage
of leaves changed, predominating colors and stages (just beginning, near peak,
peak and past peak).
I©NY®
compiles its
weekly reports based upon information called in by the spotters. To view the
current report, go to REPORT.
Most accommodations are 'booked
up' during the leaf season. If you haven't made your hotel/motel reservations yet we
have included access to an on-line reservation system for your convenience. There are many
communities with excellent accommodations in New York. A New York map is available at
reserv-net.net.
Just click on the community of choice. A list of accommodations will then
appear. Select from the list to make your reservation. It is easy to make your
reservation and save money, too.
Recommended Drives for
Leaf-Lookers:
Western New York
Finger Lakes Region
Adirondack Mountains
Catskill Mountains
Harriman State Park
