October 8, 2003

Throughout the northern half of the Northeast, great foliage viewing opportunities abound. In the northern two-thirds of Maine, high and peak color dominates as the foliage season reaches its high point there. The same holds true for northern New Hampshire, north-central and northeast Vermont, parts of central Vermont and the Adirondack Mountains in New York. Portions of the Catskill Mountains in New York have also reached high color (61 to 80 percent). Elsewhere in the Northeast, color change is mostly low to moderate with some coastal locations still reporting less than 10 percent change. Many of the spotters have referred to this season as "odd" and "strange" mostly due to the delay in change. Many areas currently reporting moderate change are often in the high to moderate range at this point in October.

Here are some colorful driving routes. In Maine: U.S. Route 201 from Jackman to West Forks; and State Route 16 from Rangeley to Stratton. In Vermont: State Route 100 from Newport, through Morrisville and on to Stowe, U.S. Route 2 from Danville to St. Johnsbury; and U.S. Route 5 from Barton to East Burke. In New York: State Route 73 from Keene/Keene Valley to Lake Placid; State Route 86 from Lake Placid to Saranac Lake; State Route 30 from Tupper Lake to Paul Smiths; and State Route 30 from Long Lake to Tupper Lake.

Leaf drop is moderate in areas reporting high to peak color (as expected). Elsewhere in the Northeast, the leap drop continues to be low.

If you have not yet made reservations for your leaf-peeping trip(s), now is the time! Check out our Places to Stay and Foliage Spotters sections to find great accommodations!

This information provided by Marek D. Rzonca, The Foliage Network. The next report will be released on Sunday, October 12, 2003.

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