Many top destinations to view fall's splendor have leaf and foliage maps and trackers so you can follow the local predictions ...

If you're planning to check out the autumn leaves in the Sangre de Cristo ... way to explore the lesser-known Wet Mountains. You'll see lots of Aspen trees along Highway 165, with plenty more ...

The other locations are more remote and big enough to offer a choice of routes for sightseeing: McKittrick Canyon in the Guadalupe Mountains ... brilliant stands of autumn foliage: big-tooth ...

Officials now say the autumn leaves will be at their best around mid-December. Only about 10 percent of the leaves on four Japanese maples designated as specimen trees at Nijo Castle in Nakagyo ...

Colorful trees lining a lake in White Mountains ... nights in early autumn can enhance the colors. This weather pattern accelerates the breakdown of green chlorophyll in leaves, revealing ...

A vibrant autumn sunset in the Great Smoky Mountains. Much like a weekend ... all the way through November 18, when most trees have shed their leaves and are prepared for winter.

Most leaf peepers admire the foliage on hiking trails and mountain roads ... In October the trees lining the river turn vibrant shades and make for a dramatic autumn view. For foliage seekers ...