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 ...

For gardeners, few sights rival the breathtaking transformation of leaves in the fall. The fiery reds, golden yellows, and deep purples bring a sense of wonder to the landscape while signaling the ...

NORTH CAROLINA (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — We can’t say it enough. Western Carolina is back open for business, and that includes the famous Blue Ridge Parkway. Hurricane Helene’s Impact on Fall Colors There ...

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 ...

With 81 percent of its land cloaked in forest — some 34 billion trees — New England is the gold standard for glowing fall foliage. That's the good news for "leaf-peepers" in waiting. The bad? There ...

DENVER (KDVR) — The fall foliage season is not yet over for Colorado, but its wrapping up in the high country. Fall colors are reaching their peak in some areas of the foothills. Leaves peaked in high ...

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.

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resource’s most recent update on fall foliage across the state. This week’s projections from the agency point to the effects of recent ...

It's officially fall in the Northern Hemisphere, which means bright, beautiful foliage isn't far behind. Parts of the U.S. will soon start to see — if they haven't already — leaves and shrubs trade ...