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But as any fall foliage chaser knows, timing is super tricky as Mother Nature rarely sticks to the same schedule every year. In fact, within a matter of days, an area can jump from peak to past peak.

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I cover travel, specializing in adventure and the great outdoors. The key to planning fall foliage trips and tours, though, is nailing your ...

So, as far as viewing fall foliage you’re pretty much on your own out here. But it’s a great place to be on your own—Guadalupe Peak is here (Texas’ tallest and the tallest of any mountain ...

When to go In general, fall foliage viewing in Southwestern Pennsylvania is at its peak in mid- to late-October, says Jason Frazier, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Moon.

So when (and where) should you go? For peak (or close to peak) fall foliage in 2024, plan to visit New England the first week of October. "We are looking at a 'normal' slow-burn year, where we ...

"I visited a few years back during peak autumn foliage season, and while the scenery was indeed beautiful, it was also the absolute worst traffic I have ever experienced in Japan," she says.