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But as any fall foliage chaser knows, timing is super tricky as Mother Nature rarely sticks to the same schedule every year. In fact, within a matter of days, an area can jump from peak to past peak.

When to go In general, fall foliage viewing in Southwestern Pennsylvania is at its peak in mid- to late-October, says Jason Frazier, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Moon.

So when (and where) should you go? For peak (or close to peak) fall foliage in 2024, plan to visit New England the first week of October. "We are looking at a 'normal' slow-burn year, where we ...

Maple trees at Nanshoso, a renowned destination for autumn foliage in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, are in vibrant color right now. Nanshoso, built 140 years ago as the residence for a mining ...