Thursday, October 10, 2024

DCNR: Third Fall Foliage Report: Vibrant Fall Colors In Most Regions Of Pennsylvania In Coming Week

On October 10, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued its
third Fall Foliage Report saying vibrant shades will be found throughout the northeastern, northcentral, northwestern, central, and southwestern portions of the Commonwealth in the coming week.

Vivid autumn color is now prevalent from the northern Poconos to the central Appalachians and throughout the Allegheny Plateau.

The report also includes fall foliage information for six regions around the state.

Weekly Fall Foliage Reports will be issued on Thursdays at DCNR’s PA Fall Foliage Reports webpage.

Viewfinders For Colorblind

Special viewfinders have been installed at 10 State Parks to allow the colorblind to see Fall Foliage colors for the first time.

The colorblindness viewfinders were placed at these State Parks--

-- Bald Eagle State Park, Centre County

-- Black Moshannon State Park, Centre County

-- Colton Point State Park, Tioga County

-- Cook Forest State Park, Clarion County

-- Hyner View State Park, Clinton County

-- Kettle Creek State Park, Clinton County

-- Leonard Harrison State Park, Tioga County

-- Little Pine State Park, Lycoming County

-- Sinnemahoning State Park, Cameron and Potter counties

-- Tiadaghton State Forest, Lycoming County

Click Here to learn more.

Information for Visitors

Click Here for prime locations for viewing Fall Foliage on an interactive map.

Click Here for a Northern Driving TourClick Here for a Southern Driving Tour.

Go to the VisitPA.com website to arrange for your Great American Getaway in PA.

Visit Explore PA Trails and Get Outdoors PA for recreation areas near you.

Visit the PA Parks & Forests Foundation’s Events webpage and DCNR’s Calendar of Events for activities happening near you.

  For more information on state parks and forests and recreation in Pennsylvania, visit DCNR’s website, Visit the Good Natured DCNR Blog,  Click Here for upcoming events, Click Here to hook up with DCNR on other social media-- Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.

Related Article:

-- Gov. Shapiro Unveils New Color-Correcting Viewfinders In State Parks So Colorblind Individuals Can Enjoy Fall Foliage  

[Posted: October 10, 2024]  PA Environment Digest

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