Over my life I’ve delighted in the annual pageantry of autumn, watching the green leaves of summer morph into brilliant oranges, reds, and yellows. Even purples. This is one of the perks of living in ...

Gold in a branch on the sunny side of a tree. Scarlet in a shrub. The first flashes of color mean that fall is coming soon. Leaf color is a sign that trees are preparing for winter by entering the ...

After a summer that drenched and parched Pennsylvania for months at a time, the commonwealth is experiencing into an earlier-than-usual leaf-peeping season. "We saw color earlier this year than we ...

Autumn is a big time for trees. Many shed their leaves, and of course, before the leaves fall, they can turn brilliant colors. One of those colors has generated a lot of heated debate among scientists ...

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 ...

The forests of Indiana are a glory this time of year. Lumbering catalpa trees growing above Indianapolis homes are starting to fade into gold and the forests of Brown County have fallen into a vibrant ...

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 ...

Leaves begin to change color in the fall thanks to cooler days and nights, and due to shorter days bringing less sunlight. This causes trees to stop producing as much chlorophyll, which gives leaves ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — We are still a few weeks away from the true start of leaf peeping season here in Ohio. Right now, though, you may have noticed that many trees are starting to show signs of ...

As we approach the official start of fall on Sept. 22, we’re beginning to see changing foliage colors in Maryland. In western Maryland, foresters are reporting a dry summer season has resulted in red ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Looking for the fall colors when spending time outdoors? You’ll likely have to wait a few more weeks to ...