Fall Foliage 2010

Posted on Sunday, October 11, 2009

New England's fall foliage is due to crisp, clear sunny days and long, cold nights. These special weather conditions halt the chlorophyll production in the leaves, and allow the brilliant golden and scarlet colors to be revealed.

Fall Foliage tours for 2010 are starting to sell for this season, however if you are looking just to drive to a nearby area to enjoy the foliage, this link to the Weather Channel is excellent as it maps out foliage daily showing areas all over the country, and lets you know if they are "past peak," "peak," "near peak," or "patchy."

Although New England is known for fall foliage, there are other parts of the country that have equally stunning leaf color with mountain back drops, lakeside views or sprawling vineyards. Don't forget the amazing National Parks. Peak is usually mid-October. Sedona, Zion, Grand Tetons and Yellowstone all offer great fall folors. Napa Valley, Lake Tahoe and Yosemite national park usually peak later, around the end of October.

In the South, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Smoky Mountains are popular areas to see foliage, as well as Greensboro, Franklin and These areas tends to peak in early November.

We have started listing 2010 trips. We will once again have fall foliage tours, cruises and train trips.  Click for Fall foliage tour information.