Peak leaf peeping season will soon arrive in Pennsylvania. Here's what leaf peepers need to know heading into fall.
This year, the first official day of fall is Sept. 22. Leaves typically change colors around this same time, with the earliest signs of autumn in the northern states.
With fall colors set to settle in from late September to early November, here are the best times to take in the warm-toned foliage in New Jersey.
When will Pennsylvania have fall colors?
As part of the mid-Atlantic region, Pennsylvania typically sees peak fall foliage in mid- to late October, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. These leaves begin changing right after the New England area with the development advancing from north to south.
Areas with higher elevations, such as the Adirondacks in New York and
the Poconos, should see fall colors before areas with lower elevations.
Weather factors in heavily when it comes to fall colors, so it’s hard to predict when exactly the leaves will change.
Once peak fall foliage arrives, it usually lasts about a week, according to the almanac.
Leaf peeping spots worth the drive
While Bucks County offers plenty of autumn hues, these breathtaking vistas can be found within a few hours drive:
Delaware Water Gap
Pennsylvania Grand Canyon
Wharton State Forest, N.J.
Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending, breaking and service-related topics across the Mid-Atlantic region for the USA Today Network. Risha Inaganti is a reporter for the Cherry Hill Courier-Post.
This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: When will leaves change color in Bucks County, Pennsylvania this fall?
