Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A foliage color forecast map available at Explore Fall predicts leaves will begin changing colors in mid-September in the western ...

Autumn brings a special kind of magic to our backyards. The air turns crisp, the light softens, and nature puts on a brilliant display of color. As gardeners and homeowners, we watch our landscapes ...

Discover peak fall colors by state with this interactive fall foliage map. Find the best views close to home or plan the perfect 2025 leaf peeping trip across the U.S. ByBrittany Anas, Contributor.

Scientists have long questioned whether the vibrant colors of fall foliage serve an evolutionary purpose. One theory suggests red pigments protect leaves from sun damage, allowing trees to absorb more ...

This animated map shows fall leaf color projections. Red indicates peak color. It’s officially fall in the Northern Hemisphere, which means bright, beautiful foliage isn’t far behind. Parts of the U.S ...

This is the time of year when Nicole Hughes gets constantly distracted by the fall foliage as she drives around North Carolina. "I'm always looking," says Hughes, a biologist at High Point University.

If you have a yard full of fallen leaves every autumn, you’re not alone. Instead of bagging them up for trash day, you can put those leaves to work in your garden. Fallen leaves are more than just a ...

Michigan's parks and backroads fill up each fall with people looking for the most spectacular leaf colors. If you're considering a scenic drive, now may be the time to plan; fall colors aren't far ...