We’ve made it to October, and peak fall foliage is in full effect across Northern New England. Last month, I discussed how the rapid flash drought and a cooler end to summer will trigger an early ...

Behind every autumn leaf lies a chemical shift-chlorophyll fading, carotenoids glowing, anthocyanins rising-that turns survival into spectacle. Every autumn, landscapes across much of the world ...

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 ...

Portland, Maine — Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have dulled this year's autumn colors and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual.

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 ...

Do you ever wonder why leaves change in the fall and what determines the colors that they change to? It's kind of like swapping out your summer T shirt for *** snazzy winter coat. They're really ...

Fall foliage in Central Texas has been strikingly vibrant this week, surprising many since Austin usually reaches peak color around Thanksgiving. Early in the season, many thought that the ongoing ...

It's almost peak leaf peeping season in the New York City area, when the colors of fall are seen in full, but it's looking a little different this year. Recent weather patterns are causing leaves to ...

November is quickly approaching, and with it comes a few more spots of orange, red, and even purple foliage for leaf-peepers to look at. While foliage in most of the United States has already reached ...

If you've already gone through the work of collecting and drying fall leaves, you know how disappointing it can be when their fiery reds and golden yellows fade into dull browns too quickly. Whether ...

Fall leaf season is a special time, especially in California. It’s also fleeting. Yosemite National Park is one of the best national parks in America for fall foliage, according to the National Park ...