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Official report (2)
- Sep 27Official reportColors usually start mid-September near Silverton and finish early to mid-October around Pagosa Springs, Purgatory and Dolores; weekly estimates along the San Juan SkywaySource (opens US Forest Service, San Juan National Forest fall colors report in a new tab)
- Sep 26Official reportApril is often the wildflower peak; in dry years the end of MarchSource (opens Bureau of Land Management, Carrizo Plain National Monument recreation map and guide in a new tab)
Park Service (453)
- Sep 28Park ServiceAverage peak of fall color mid-October to early November; high elevations start as early as mid-September (release dated Oct. 12, 2022)Source (opens Forest Service news release, Popular scenic fall drives on Cherokee National Forest (Oct. 12, 2022) in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceReservations only for Cadillac Summit Road; none for the rest of the park, or on foot, bike or taxiSource (opens National Park Service, Acadia vehicle reservations in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceFall color usually peaks in mid-OctoberSource (opens National Park Service, Acadia weather in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceMonth-by-month nature notes: July is the peak period for fireflies in the bottomland forests around the Beaver MarshSource (opens National Park Service, Cuyahoga Valley natural history topics in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceFlower bed shaped like the First Division patch; recent plantings have included red tulips in springSource (opens National Park Service, First Division Monument in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceMemorial ringed by cherry trees that bloom pink in spring, a short path from the visitor center; open dawn to duskSource (opens National Park Service, Fort Vancouver: Japanese Castaways' Memorial in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park Service550-acre Mount Tom Forest; the 14-acre Pogue; no bicycles on carriage roads; winter skiing and snowshoeingSource (opens National Park Service, Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller: FAQ in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceHalf a mile north of Woodstock; 20 miles of trails and carriage roads, dawn to dusk; visitor center Memorial Day weekend–Oct 31Source (opens National Park Service, Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller: Plan Your Visit in a new tab)
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- Sep 28Park ServiceA gift of friendship from the Netherlands after World War II; 53 bells in an open steel tower, flower beds around itSource (opens National Park Service, Netherlands Carillon in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceEach spring hundreds of tulips bloom in the beds around the carillon; 2026 festival April 12Source (opens National Park Service, Tulip Festival at the Netherlands Carillon (2026) in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceUsual peak by refuge: early October at Aroostook, Nulhegan Basin and Missisquoi; mid-October at Moosehorn, Rachel Carson and Great Bay (marsh)Source (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, A fall foliage tour of the Northeast in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceHours, rules, biting insects May–September, two blindsSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceSki trails groomed November through AprilSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Aroostook NWR, Activities in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceThree-mile seasonal Auto Tour RouteSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Aroostook NWR, Tours in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceTree cover and trailsSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Aroostook NWR, Visit Us in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceTrails from headquarters; auto tour vistasSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Aroostook NWR, Wildlife Watching in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceTrail names and lengths, few hills, service animals onlySource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge trails in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceAccessible pier on Puffer PondSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge wildlife watching in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceWetland trails for wildlife, winter skis and snowshoes, biking miles, navigation address, hoursSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge, Visit Us in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceMonth-by-month calendar: spring wildflowers April–May, water lilies in June, late-summer and fall flowers; biting insects June–SeptemberSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge: Seasons of Wildlife in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park Service12-mile wildlife drive, five walking trails, three observation towers; seasonal closure of Dutch Neck RoadSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge: Visit Us in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceThe refuge sits at 3,200 feet in the Allegheny Mountains; visitor center hoursSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceWinter cross-country skiing on refuge trailsSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Cross-country Skiing in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceRefuge trails: Cabin Mountain, Brown Mountain Overlook, Freeland Boardwalk, Middle ValleySource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Trails in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceKittatinny Ridge fall raptor migrationSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge, About Us in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceTrails, winter plowing, rulesSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Visit Us in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceApril to May for migrating songbirds and wildflowers; trails, swimming season, fall color in OctoberSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge: Visit Us in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceTrails, Pool 9 deck, winter skiing, spring wildflowersSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Erie National Wildlife Refuge trails in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceReitz's Pond blind, best times of daySource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Erie National Wildlife Refuge wildlife watching in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceLocation, hoursSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Erie National Wildlife Refuge, Visit Us in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceRefuge overview; wintering bald eaglesSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceYouth turkey hunt late April; fall archery huntSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Great Bay NWR, Hunting in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceTrail names and lengthsSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Great Bay NWR, Trails in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceHow to enter the refugeSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Great Bay NWR, Visit Us in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceBald cypress, red maple and Atlantic white cedar in the largest remnant of the swampSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceLake Drummond Wildlife Drive: route, hours by season, vehicle feeSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Auto Tour in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceFour entrances, boardwalks, the Pines Trail and the Portsmouth Ditch loopSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Trails in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceNo maintained trails; social trail from the White Bluffs Boat Launch to dunes atop the White Bluffs; listed trailsSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Hanford Reach National Monument: Trails in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceBest visit in spring when wildflowers bloom (April and early May) and in fall for rabbitbrush; few facilitiesSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Hanford Reach National Monument: Visit Us in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceNo fee, leashed dogs, spring and fall migrationSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge frequently asked questions in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceTrails and overlooks, nesting-season rules, Feeder Road vehicle seasonSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, Visit Us in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceSeasons at the refuge: pasque flowers in spring, prairie wildflowers in summer; Butte overlook and walking trailSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge: Visit Us in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceThe flowering period extends from April through August; best waterfowl and shorebird viewing periodsSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge: Wildlife Watching in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceJune–August prairie wildflowers; native flowers in the prairie at Rapids Lake in summer; trails and seasonsSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge: Visit Us in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceVisitor center location; largest waterfowl concentration on Lake ChamplainSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceTrail descriptions; Mac's Bend Road open to cars Sept–Dec; Jeep Trail open Aug 1–Apr 1Source (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Missisquoi NWR, Trails in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceTrail closures in deer seasons; Migratory Bird Day; fall waterfowlSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Missisquoi NWR, Visit Us in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceForest typesSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceOrange clothing in hunting season; cell serviceSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Moosehorn NWR, Hiking in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceInsects, winter cold, trails, Woodcock Trail, scenic driving loopsSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Moosehorn NWR, Visit Us in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceEagle platform, marsh blind, woodcock courtship flightsSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Moosehorn NWR, Wildlife Watching in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceWhere the refuge is: twenty miles south of Washington, D.C.Source (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceWildlife Drive and foot trails, best seasons, hours, fees and seasonal weatherSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Visit Us in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceMiddle Island auto tour and trails, visitor center trails, hoursSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge, Visit Us in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceBest times to visit by season, entry fee, summer capacity closures, plover beach closures, accessible spots, no petsSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge frequently asked questions in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceTrail names and lengthsSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge trails in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceRefuge trails: autumn beech and maple color on the Forest Trail, Cash Lake, spring wildflowers, seasonal closuresSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Patuxent Research Refuge, Trails in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceSouth Tract and North Tract, visitor center and hoursSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Patuxent Research Refuge, Visit Us in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceSeasonal bird highlightsSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Rachel Carson NWR, Birding in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceCarson, Timber Point and Cutts Island trailsSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Rachel Carson NWR, Trails in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceParking, best hours, petsSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Rachel Carson NWR, Visit Us in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceMonth-by-month calendar: wildflowers in bloom in AprilSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge: Species (Nature's Calendar) in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServicePelican Nature Trail and the seasonal Beckwith Wildlife Observation Area (mid-October to mid-March)Source (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge: Visit Us in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceMonth-by-month calendar: in April wildflowers are abundant around vernal poolsSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, San Luis National Wildlife Refuge: Species (Nature's Calendar) in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceAuto tour routes and nature trails, seasonal units, summer heat, no feeSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, San Luis National Wildlife Refuge: Visit Us in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceFort River Division: accessible mile-long trail, overlooks, parking, Bay Road access, hoursSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, Visit Us in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceNulhegan winter grooming; snowmobile season Dec 16–Apr 15; gates locked until Memorial Day weekendSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Silvio O. Conte NFWR, Trails in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceNulhegan Basin overlooks, boardwalks, trails and gravel roads (Memorial Day to mid-December)Source (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Silvio O. Conte NFWR, Vermont Divisions and Units in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceTrail names and lengthsSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge trails in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceStay on trails and platformsSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge wildlife watching in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceUnits, trails, hours, island access and seasonsSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, Visit Us in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServiceWildflowers peak in mid-May; trails, auto tour route, stay-on-trail season and visitor contact station hoursSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge: Visit Us in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceDay-use area at 7,400 feet by Lemhi Pass, open mid-June to mid-SeptemberSource (opens Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Sacajawea Memorial Picnic Area in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceCarrizo Plain peak usually late March to early April; blooms start in the south and move northSource (opens Bureau of Land Management, "Wildflower season is here – Do you know where to go?" in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park Service36-mile loop over Lemhi Pass with a 4,000-foot climb and descentSource (opens Bureau of Land Management, Lewis and Clark Back Country Byway in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceColor by late September in aspens and cottonwoods; Agency Creek in October; road usually snow-free June through OctoberSource (opens Bureau of Land Management, Lewis and Clark Backcountry Byway and Adventure Road guide in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceBigtooth maple color in October or November at Maple Camp on the South Fork of Cave CreekSource (opens Coronado National Forest, Burro Trail #240 in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceCanyon at 5,000 feet; campgrounds, Cave Creek Loop drive, best birding spotsSource (opens Coronado National Forest, Cave Creek Canyon recreation guide (2022) in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceHigh Chiricahua meadow campground open about April 1 to October 31Source (opens Coronado National Forest, Rustler Park Campground in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceBirding trail; Rocky Mountain maples gold and scarlet in October near Maple CampSource (opens Coronado National Forest, South Fork Trail #243 in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServicePeak wildflowers usually in the first three weeks of July at Washington's highest drivable pointSource (opens Forest Service Celebrating Wildflowers, Hart's Pass in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceFree park with a one-mile trail network; free guided tours in spring (bluebonnets) and fall (monarchs)Source (opens George W. Bush Presidential Library, Native Texas Park in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceFavorite places incl. Crater Lake campground (aspen color in fall), Lake Almanor Recreation Trail, Old Station visitor center (Christmas tree permits Nov-Dec)Source (opens Lassen National Forest, Epic Adventures (special places) in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceOverlook of Hat Creek Valley with Pacific Crest Trail access; open April-November, dawn to dusk, no feeSource (opens Lassen National Forest, Hat Creek Rim Overlook in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceSelf-guided lava tube near Old Station; open April-OctoberSource (opens Lassen National Forest, Subway Cave in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceMany of the park's wildflowers bloom somewhere in the park in JulySource (opens National Park Service, A Riot of Wildflowers (Rocky Mountain) in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceBattlefield trails: Snavely Ford along Antietam Creek, Three Farms, Tidball overlook, Sherrick Farm, West WoodsSource (opens National Park Service, Antietam National Battlefield hiking in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceVisitor center hours; yearly Memorial Day, September 17 anniversary and December Memorial IlluminationSource (opens National Park Service, Antietam National Battlefield hours and seasons in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceBig Bend bluebonnet (Lupinus havardii): best February through March, thick along paved roads; mountain laurel March–MaySource (opens National Park Service, Big Bend blue to purple wildflowers in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceMore than 100 miles of paved roads in the parkSource (opens National Park Service, Big Bend scenic drives in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceMay through August hottest; rainy season July through September; spring the busiest seasonSource (opens National Park Service, Big Bend weather in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceCampgrounds and the lodge full every night November through April; all campsites need reservationsSource (opens National Park Service, Big Bend: advice for busy times in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceSpring can begin in February; bluebonnets bloom reliably even without winter rainSource (opens National Park Service, Big Bend: What did I see? in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceWatch for blooms along the Loop Road and trailsSource (opens National Park Service, Blooming now at Craters of the Moon in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServicePeak blooming season March through May; flowers from January into June or JulySource (opens National Park Service, Blooming season at Pinnacles in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceCatawba rhododendron from early June at Peaks of Otter to the third week of June at Craggy Gardens; April into May for spring wildflowersSource (opens National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway Showy Blooms in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceBlooming late March through October; best time late April-early May; earlier in Virginia and at low elevationsSource (opens National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflowers in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceYearly astronomy festival at the June new moonSource (opens National Park Service, Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceWhere to find the park's few aspen grovesSource (opens National Park Service, Bryce Canyon quaking aspen in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceOctober snow, summer thunderstorms, snowiest December to FebruarySource (opens National Park Service, Bryce Canyon weather in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceBlossom and harvest time ranges for the Fruita orchardsSource (opens National Park Service, Capitol Reef orchards in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceThe 7.9-mile paved Scenic Drive and its spur roadsSource (opens National Park Service, Capitol Reef Scenic Drive in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceMonsoon July to September; fall cottonwoods on the Fremont RiverSource (opens National Park Service, Capitol Reef weather in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceGlacier lilies follow the melting snow; Cascade River Road usually open to the trailhead by the end of JuneSource (opens National Park Service, Cascade Pass Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceAdmission is freeSource (opens National Park Service, Catoctin Mountain Park Fees & Passes in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceSeason begins early April; wildflower walks in April and May; Brown's Farm Trail, Big Hunting Creek, Blue Blazes Still TrailSource (opens National Park Service, Catoctin Mountain Park Wildflowers in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceTelescope nights at Point Supreme, Fridays and Saturdays, June to SeptemberSource (opens National Park Service, Cedar Breaks night sky tours in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceSnow builds from late October to early December and usually stays until late May or early JuneSource (opens National Park Service, Cedar Breaks operating hours and seasons in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceThe annual Wildflower Festival, July 3-11, 2026Source (opens National Park Service, Cedar Breaks Wildflower Festival in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceTwo Yoshino groves (152 trees, planted 1931); peak most likely last week of March to first week of AprilSource (opens National Park Service, Cherry Blossoms at Fort McHenry in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park Service1.75-mile trail known for spring wildflowers; elephant seals December through MarchSource (opens National Park Service, Chimney Rock (Point Reyes) in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceSynchronous fireflies about two weeks between mid-May and mid-June every yearSource (opens National Park Service, Congaree fireflies in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park Service2020 event (planned May 11–24) canceledSource (opens National Park Service, Congaree fireflies festival canceled, 2020 news release in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park Service2022 viewing nights: May 20–22 and 27–29Source (opens National Park Service, Congaree firefly viewing event, 2022 news release in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park Service2025 viewing nights: May 14–21, set during peak synchronizationSource (opens National Park Service, Congaree firefly viewing event, 2025 news release in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park Service2021 viewing nights: May 20–22 and 27–29Source (opens National Park Service, Congaree firefly viewing, 2021 news release in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park Service2024 viewing nights: May 16–25Source (opens National Park Service, Congaree synchronized fireflies viewing event, 2024 news release in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park Service2023 viewing nights: May 13–16 and 19–24Source (opens National Park Service, Congaree synchronous fireflies viewing dates, 2023 news release in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceWildflower peak mid- to late June; Loop Road open mid-April to mid-NovemberSource (opens National Park Service, Craters of the Moon basic information in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceCinder gardens produce spectacular spring wildflower displaysSource (opens National Park Service, Craters of the Moon plants in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServicePeak bloom early to mid-June; flowers from late April to SeptemberSource (opens National Park Service, Craters of the Moon wildflowers in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceThree river beaches, no lifeguards; beach fees April through OctoberSource (opens National Park Service, Delaware Water Gap swimming in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceExtensive meadows; wildflowers in spring and early summer, golden larches in autumnSource (opens National Park Service, Easy Pass Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park Service1-mile loop into a sinkhole with spring and summer wildflowers; 295 stairsSource (opens National Park Service, Explore Wildflowers at Cedar Sink in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceColor is usually at its height in late October, lingering until the first heavy storms or hard frostsSource (opens National Park Service, Fall color in Yosemite in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceAbout 1,900 historic fruit trees along the Fremont RiverSource (opens National Park Service, Fruita orchards in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceTrees turning by mid-September, western larch last in mid-October; Going-to-the-Sun Road and service seasonsSource (opens National Park Service, Glacier operating hours and seasons in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceLogan Pass wildflowers between mid-June and mid-August; no off-trail travel in its alpine meadowsSource (opens National Park Service, Glacier photo tips in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceBeargrass and glacier lilies in the subalpine; purple asters on the east side in late summerSource (opens National Park Service, Glacier wildflowers in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceSnow on valley trails until mid-June, mountain trails until late July; trailhead parking fills early; 2026 construction closuresSource (opens National Park Service, Grand Teton Hiking in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceMost popular months May to September; Teton Park Road opens May 1 and closes October 31Source (opens National Park Service, Grand Teton Operating Hours & Seasons in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServicePlant communities: sagebrush flats, Snake River wetlands, forests, alpine; wildflowers on the Death Canyon ShelfSource (opens National Park Service, Grand Teton Plants in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceHeavy snow from November 1 through April; snow in the mountains until mid-JulySource (opens National Park Service, Grand Teton Weather in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceWildflowers usually bloom May through September; valley, forest and alpine flowersSource (opens National Park Service, Grand Teton Wildflowers in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceFall colors typically start developing around the second or third week of SeptemberSource (opens National Park Service, Great Basin operating hours and seasons in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park Service2023 viewing nights: June 4–11Source (opens National Park Service, Great Smoky Mountains firefly lottery and viewing dates, 2023 news release in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park Service2024 viewing nights: June 3–10Source (opens National Park Service, Great Smoky Mountains firefly lottery and viewing dates, 2024 news release in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park Service2025 viewing nights: May 29–June 5Source (opens National Park Service, Great Smoky Mountains firefly lottery and viewing dates, 2025 news release in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park Service2020 viewing event canceled (COVID-19)Source (opens National Park Service, Great Smoky Mountains firefly viewing canceled, 2020 news release in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park Service2015 viewing nights: June 2–9 (the park's predicted peak)Source (opens National Park Service, Great Smoky Mountains firefly viewing dates, 2015 news release in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park Service2017 viewing nights: May 30–June 6Source (opens National Park Service, Great Smoky Mountains firefly viewing dates, 2017 news release in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park Service2021 viewing nights: June 1–8Source (opens National Park Service, Great Smoky Mountains firefly viewing dates, 2021 news release in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park Service2022 viewing nights: June 3–10Source (opens National Park Service, Great Smoky Mountains firefly viewing dates, 2022 news release in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park Service2026 viewing nights: May 20–27; 120 vehicle reservations a night by lotterySource (opens National Park Service, Great Smoky Mountains firefly viewing dates, 2026 news release in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceSynchronous firefly peak has ranged from the third week of May to the third week of June since 1993Source (opens National Park Service, Great Smoky Mountains synchronous fireflies in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park Service2.8 miles round trip to a meadow of paintbrush, clover, lupine and gentianSource (opens National Park Service, Hat Lake to Paradise Meadows Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceAvalanche and flower meadows of cow parsnip, false hellebore and fireweedSource (opens National Park Service, Hidden Lake Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park Service1.35-mile trail at Milepost 213 with seasonal wildflowersSource (opens National Park Service, Hike the High Meadow Trail at the Blue Ridge Music Center in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceThomas-Wright Battlefield Trail: spectacular wildflowers in late spring and early summerSource (opens National Park Service, Hiking at Lava Beds in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceSummer highs can reach the 110s; Dayville monthly averagesSource (opens National Park Service, John Day Fossil Beds weather in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceAverage-year bloom trend by unit: Clarno April–May, Painted Hills late April–May, Sheep Rock late May–JulySource (opens National Park Service, John Day Fossil Beds wildflowers in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceBest foliage September to mid-October; Barnard Mountain, Orin Falls, Messer Pond, Lunksoos, American Thread Road; hunting in parts of the monumentSource (opens National Park Service, Katahdin Woods and Waters fall colors in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceEntrances and Katahdin Loop Road usually open to vehicles late May to late OctoberSource (opens National Park Service, Katahdin Woods and Waters hours and seasons in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceInternational Dark Sky Sanctuary since 2020Source (opens National Park Service, Katahdin Woods and Waters stargazing in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceWinter conditions from as early as October until April or May; North Gate parkingSource (opens National Park Service, Katahdin Woods and Waters winter activities in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceLotus typically blooms June through August; where each variety growsSource (opens National Park Service, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Lotus in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceThe only national park dedicated to aquatic plants; lotus emerge in early summerSource (opens National Park Service, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Plants in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceHardy water lilies generally flower May to September, open at dawnSource (opens National Park Service, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Water Lily in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceHeld each summer at peak bloom; 2026: July 18-19Source (opens National Park Service, Kenilworth Lotus and Water Lily Festival in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceSummer flowers late May through September; come in the morning; birding October through MarchSource (opens National Park Service, Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens FAQ in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceFree, no entrance pass requiredSource (opens National Park Service, Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens Fees & Passes in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceDogs always on a leash no longer than six feetSource (opens National Park Service, Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens Pets in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceLongest route a half-mile loop past the historic lotus and lily pondsSource (opens National Park Service, Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens Things To Do in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceWildfires often occur between July and OctoberSource (opens National Park Service, Lassen Volcanic alerts and conditions in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceOpen all day, all year; no reservation needed to enterSource (opens National Park Service, Lassen Volcanic operating hours and seasons in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceApproximate season by area: late May (Manzanita Lake, Warner Valley) to September (Lassen Peak)Source (opens National Park Service, Lassen Volcanic wildflowers in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceAlways open; snow can briefly close roads in winterSource (opens National Park Service, Lava Beds operating hours and seasons in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceSnow recorded in all months; July hottest, most snow in JanuarySource (opens National Park Service, Lava Beds weather in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceA long flower show from snowmelt in March into September; bloom months by speciesSource (opens National Park Service, Lava Beds wildflowers in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceTwo districts 14 miles apart on Highway 290; free LBJ Ranch driving permit; 1-mile Johnson Settlement trailSource (opens National Park Service, LBJ National Historical Park basic information in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceBluebonnets bloom in March and April after a rainy fall and winter; April is usually the rainy monthSource (opens National Park Service, LBJ National Historical Park FAQ in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceTexas bluebonnet is among the wildflowers recorded in the park; over 450 species in the Hill CountrySource (opens National Park Service, LBJ National Historical Park wildflowers in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceThe river is usually high enough to paddle November through AprilSource (opens National Park Service, Little River Canyon things to do in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceAnnual spring event (2026: Saturday, April 11) with wildflower walks on park trailsSource (opens National Park Service, Mammoth Cave Wildflower Day in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceDifferent wildflowers from March through OctoberSource (opens National Park Service, Mammoth Cave wildflowers in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceHeron nesting at Marshall Terrace Park late March to mid-summer; fall deer watching at Fort Snelling State ParkSource (opens National Park Service, Mississippi National River and Recreation Area birds and wildlife in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceOpen year-round, 24 hours; Coldwater Spring 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.Source (opens National Park Service, Mississippi National River and Recreation Area hours in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServicePeak color usually end of September to the first weekend in October; Winchell Trail, Battle Creek, Coldwater Spring, MinnehahaSource (opens National Park Service, Mississippi National River and Recreation Area in fall in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceWhere to look: Rock Spring, Chickasaw Village, Cypress Swamp; bloom by month and sectionSource (opens National Park Service, Natchez Trace Parkway common wildflowers in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceBeech Springs Trail at the visitor center and Dogwood Valley: short hardwood-forest trails near TupeloSource (opens National Park Service, Natchez Trace Parkway trails in northern Mississippi in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceBest weather mid-June to late September; SR 20 closed mid-November to AprilSource (opens National Park Service, North Cascades weather in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceFlowering from late February in low forests to early September in the alpineSource (opens National Park Service, North Cascades wildflowers in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceThe ranch's agricultural complex includes a Wildflower SpaceSource (opens National Park Service, Of Soil and Water: Life on the LBJ Ranch in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceDrive-to meadows at Paradise, Sunrise and Tipsoo Lake; hike-in meadows; no off-trail travelSource (opens National Park Service, Photograph Wildflowers in the Subalpine Meadows (Mount Rainier) in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceSpring wildflowers between mid-April and early June; Grand Sable Dunes, Sand Point Road, Sand Point Marsh TrailSource (opens National Park Service, Pictured Rocks Wildflowers in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceJuly and August often over 100°F; a little snow on the high peaks mid-December to JanuarySource (opens National Park Service, Pinnacles climate and weather in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceVery busy on spring weekends; arrive before 8 a.m. for the popular trailsSource (opens National Park Service, Pinnacles operating hours and seasons in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceBitterroot and two-leaved onion in the rocky High Peaks, Balconies and South Chalone PeakSource (opens National Park Service, Pinnacles plant communities in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceMain road closed to vehicles November through April; usually opens late May to mid-JuneSource (opens National Park Service, Plan a spring visit to Lassen Volcanic in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceHigh-elevation wildflower peak July–September; all facilities open July through SeptemberSource (opens National Park Service, Plan a summer visit to Lassen Volcanic in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceBluebonnets: February and March are the best bet; cactus in April and May; superblooms after rare winter rainSource (opens National Park Service, Plants of Big Bend in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceGray whales pass December through MaySource (opens National Park Service, Point Reyes operating hours and seasons in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceWindy springs; heavy fog on beaches July–September; clearest days late September to early NovemberSource (opens National Park Service, Point Reyes weather in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceWildflowers bloom February through August; Abbotts Lagoon, Chimney Rock and Tomales Point bloom earlySource (opens National Park Service, Point Reyes wildflowers in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceTundra wildflowers bloom late May through early August; six Tundra Closure AreasSource (opens National Park Service, Rocky Mountain alpine tundra ecosystem in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceScarlet gilia mid-June to late August near the east and west entrancesSource (opens National Park Service, Rocky Mountain pink and red wildflowers in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceOver 900 species; view tundra flowers from designated trails and hardened surfacesSource (opens National Park Service, Rocky Mountain wildflowers in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceFirst snow as early as OctoberSource (opens National Park Service, Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway FAQ in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceSeven riverside trails, open year-roundSource (opens National Park Service, Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway hiking in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceRivers open year-round; visitor center seasons in St. Croix Falls and TregoSource (opens National Park Service, Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway hours and seasons in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceCatawba rhododendron at Craggy Gardens typically early to mid-June; others through late July; Milepost 364-367Source (opens National Park Service, See the Rhododendrons Bloom at Craggy Gardens in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park Service40th annual Wildflower Weekend, May 2-3, 2026; free programs, no reservationsSource (opens National Park Service, Shenandoah Wildflower Weekend in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceDisplay begins late March; azaleas in May, mountain laurel in June; 862 species; spring flowers along low streams, summer and fall at Big MeadowsSource (opens National Park Service, Shenandoah Wildflowers in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceTeton Park Road open on foot only from early April to April 30Source (opens National Park Service, Spring in Grand Teton in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServicePhoturis frontalis flashes in sync for about two weeks between mid-May and early JuneSource (opens National Park Service, synchronous firefly research at Congaree in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceAspens are the only trees that change color; see them up close on the Alpine Loop TrailSource (opens National Park Service, The short fall season (Cedar Breaks) in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServicePopular for tule elk and wildflowers; lot may be full by 10 a.m. on busy weekendsSource (opens National Park Service, Tomales Point, Pierce Ranch and tule elk in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceHigh Peaks to Bear Gulch Loop: 6.7 miles through wildflower-filled meadows in springSource (opens National Park Service, Trails of Pinnacles in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceSouthern Utah's fall colors run from about mid-September through October (regional, no town named)Source (opens National Park Service, View fall colors (Cedar Breaks) in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceWhere to see aspens and cottonwoods; the September Astronomy Festival; road and visitor center closingsSource (opens National Park Service, Visiting Great Basin in fall in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceGoing-to-the-Sun Road usually open late June to early October; Logan Pass lot often full before dawnSource (opens National Park Service, Visiting Logan Pass in 2026 (FAQ) in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceDeciduous trees tend to be showy around mid-October; waterfalls are low in fallSource (opens National Park Service, Visiting Yosemite in fall in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceWaterfall trails; expect down trees as the land recovers from the 2018 Carr FireSource (opens National Park Service, Waterfalls of Whiskeytown in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServicePrairie wildflowers in full bloom in JulySource (opens National Park Service, What is in bloom at Coldwater Spring in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceSubalpine meadows from about 4,500 to 6,500 feet; snow can linger into June or JulySource (opens National Park Service, Wildflowers of Mount Rainier in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceApril through August: near the lake April–June, Coggins Park and Shasta Bally June–AugustSource (opens National Park Service, Wildflowers of Whiskeytown in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceServices limited from early November through late AprilSource (opens National Park Service, Yellowstone Operating Dates in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceAspen groves along the Yellowstone, Madison and Snake river drainages; cottonwoods and willows along streamsSource (opens National Park Service, Yellowstone Plants in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceMonth by month: wildflowers April to July (higher elevations in July); fall color above 7,000 ft in September, below 7,000 ft in October; busiest June to September; most roads closed to cars in winterSource (opens National Park Service, Yellowstone Seasons in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceSpring and fall: days 30s to 60s °F, nights in the teens to single digits, snow commonSource (opens National Park Service, Yellowstone Weather in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceWhere and when wildflowers bloom: northern range, Dunraven Pass, Beaver Ponds Trail; bloom periods by speciesSource (opens National Park Service, Yellowstone Wildflowers in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceTioga and Glacier Point roads closed by snow about early November to late May; Half Dome cables seasonSource (opens National Park Service, Yosemite seasons in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceBlooms from March at the west edge to late August in the high country; popular wildflower trails by areaSource (opens National Park Service, Yosemite: Where to See Wildflowers in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceClassic fall color hike late September to early October; scattered larch near the lake below Liberty Bell MountainSource (opens Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Blue Lake Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceLarches turn gold and huckleberry red; the pass leads into North Cascades National ParkSource (opens Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Easy Pass Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceWildflowers in July and August, golden alpine larch in fall; above tree line from Rainy PassSource (opens Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Lake Ann / Maple Pass Loop Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceSnow falls October to May; high western trails can stay snowbound into early AugustSource (opens Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Pasayten Wilderness in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceShort paved trail to views of Liberty Bell and Early Winters Spires; closed in winter with State Route 20Source (opens Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Washington Pass Observation Site in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceLemhi Pass National Historic Landmark on the Idaho-Montana line, 12 miles east of TendoySource (opens Salmon-Challis National Forest, Westward Overlook - Lemhi Pass CDT Access in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceFall in the Sierra National Forest generally runs from the end of September to late November by elevation; which trees color at which elevationsSource (opens Sierra National Forest, About the Area in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceCampground on Kaiser Pass Road above Huntington Lake: 15 first-come sites, no drinking water, open June-September, directionsSource (opens Sierra National Forest, Badger Flat Campground in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceSeasonal gate dates for forest roads, including Kaiser Pass Road (first 5.6 miles May 15-Dec 1; next 14.5 miles Memorial Day weekend-Nov 15)Source (opens Sierra National Forest, Current Conditions (seasonal road gates) in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceCampground above Kaiser Pass at 6,700 ft, some sites shaded by aspen, open June-September, water at the resort storeSource (opens Sierra National Forest, Mono Hot Springs Campground in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceCampground on Kaiser Pass Road: open June-September, no drinking water, large RVs not recommended on the roadSource (opens Sierra National Forest, Portal Forebay Campground in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceAlpine larch above about 7,000 feet in western Montana turns yellow-orange each October (regional, Northern Region botanist)Source (opens US Forest Service, Alpine Larch in the Northern Rocky Mountains in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceGuanella Pass traffic measures from September 12 as peak leaf-peeping season approaches (this fall)Source (opens US Forest Service, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests current conditions in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceRoad open about July to October; chains November to AprilSource (opens US Forest Service, Artist Point Trailhead in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceSmall picnic site and trailhead just below the ski basinSource (opens US Forest Service, Aspen Vista Picnic Site in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceAu Sable River views at the peak of fall color in OctoberSource (opens US Forest Service, Au Sable Vista in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceNM 475 is the Santa Fe Scenic Byway; very busy in the fall aspen seasonSource (opens US Forest Service, Big Tesuque Campground in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceOpen May 1 to October 15, eight miles from Santa Fe on NM 475Source (opens US Forest Service, Black Canyon Campground in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceBridal Veil Falls from Highway 14A; the steep '76 TrailSource (opens US Forest Service, Black Hills National Forest, Northern Hills - Spearfish in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceUnder the cliffs of Blodgett Canyon, 6 miles from Hamilton; food storage order March 1 to December 1Source (opens US Forest Service, Blodgett Campground in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceOpen early May to mid-OctoberSource (opens US Forest Service, Bonito Campground in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceRaptor nesting closures February 1 to about July 31Source (opens US Forest Service, Boulder Canyon in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceTimed-entry reservation to park; seasonal gate open mid-June to mid-OctoberSource (opens US Forest Service, Brainard Lake Recreation Area in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceCastle Lake at 5,400 feet, about 11 miles from Mt. Shasta on a paved roadSource (opens US Forest Service, Castle Lake in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceSeason end of June to end of October, depending on snowSource (opens US Forest Service, Castle Lake Campground in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceLower half mile through a cove of spring wildflowers; best mid-April to early MaySource (opens US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Appletree Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceSpring ephemerals late March into April, a second wave April into MaySource (opens US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Back Creek Gorge Wildflower Trail (George Washington & Jefferson National Forests) in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceBest wildflowers late June to early AugustSource (opens US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Berthoud Pass Trailhead (Arapaho National Forest) in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceBest wildflower viewing mid-June to early JulySource (opens US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Crow Peak Trail (Black Hills National Forest) in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceHigh meadows at 5,400-5,800 ft; best mid-June to late SeptemberSource (opens US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Flat Laurel Creek Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceSubalpine wildflower meadows at the end of the Mount Baker Scenic BywaySource (opens US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Heather Meadows (Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest) in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceMost wildflowers mid-March to early May; 2-mile figure-eight loop; fee siteSource (opens US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest Loop Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceBest viewing in April and MaySource (opens US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Lost Creek Campground Wildflower Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceEasy 0.7-mile trail to a waterfall; best mid-April to mid-MaySource (opens US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Moore Cove Falls in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceBrief alpine bloom, generally mid-July to mid-AugustSource (opens US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Mt. Adams Wilderness, Pacific Crest Trail, Adams Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest) in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceAlpine wildflowers best mid-June through the end of JulySource (opens US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Mt. Goliath - Mt. Evans Viewing Area (Arapaho National Forest) in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceLate March through April, following the bloom up the mountainSource (opens US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: North River Road in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceCove wildflowers late March to late April; trails July through SeptemberSource (opens US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Paint Fork Road, Jacks Branch and River Ridge Loop trails in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceBest July and August; some wildflowers late May to early OctoberSource (opens US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Rim Lakes Recreation Area (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests) in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceSpring wildflowers along the trail from the iron furnace to Roaring Run FallsSource (opens US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Roaring Run Wildflower Trail (George Washington & Jefferson National Forests) in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceFlowers late March/early April to mid-October frost; best show in springSource (opens US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Rock Bridge Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceGentle 1-mile loop to a small waterfall; best mid to late AprilSource (opens US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Rufus Morgan Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceThe first week in October is usually best for the aspen drive to the ski basin; aspens drop leaves quickly after peak; wildflowers July and AugustSource (opens US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Santa Fe Ski Basin (Santa Fe National Forest) in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceBest in spring, late March to late AprilSource (opens US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Sheltowee Trace at Whittleton Branch in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServicePeak wildflower season July and AugustSource (opens US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Skyline Divide (Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest) in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceBest wildflower season July and August along State Highway 261Source (opens US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Springerville-Big Lake Sub-alpine Grasslands (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests) in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceAlpine meadows in bloom in late July and AugustSource (opens US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Tatoosh Ridge (Gifford Pinchot National Forest) in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceHigh-elevation cove, many herbs on calcium-rich soils; best late April to mid-MaySource (opens US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Wasilik Poplar Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceMontane grassland: early flowers May to June, purples through summer, gentians in late AugustSource (opens US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: White Spring Area (Black Hills National Forest) in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceSteep 1-mile cove-forest trail; best early to mid AprilSource (opens US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Whitewater Falls in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceOpen May 15 to October 15Source (opens US Forest Service, Chimney Rock National Monument in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServicePeak color usually the last two weeks of September; Marcell and Walker areasSource (opens US Forest Service, Chippewa National Forest FAQs in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServicePaved and backcountry fall drives across the forestSource (opens US Forest Service, Chippewa National Forest scenic drives in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceColor often starts in late September and peaks through October; Flagstaff's high country is at its prime in early OctoberSource (opens US Forest Service, Coconino National Forest fall colors in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceMolas Trail: about 3.7 miles from Molas Pass down to the Animas RiverSource (opens US Forest Service, Colorado Trail - Molas Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceAspen color around the first week in OctoberSource (opens US Forest Service, Escudilla National Recreation Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceAspen fall-color photo gallery, incl. Crater Lake on the Lassen's Eagle Lake Ranger DistrictSource (opens US Forest Service, Fall Colors of Aspen in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceColorado's aspens turn gold by September, high country first, then lower elevations (regional, Rocky Mountain Region botanist)Source (opens US Forest Service, Fall Colors Usher in Autumn in the Rocky Mountains in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceGeorgetown to Grant over the 11,700-foot pass through aspen forestsSource (opens US Forest Service, Guanella Pass Scenic Byway in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceNo parking along Guanella Pass Road; snow-free late June or early JulySource (opens US Forest Service, Guanella Pass Trailhead in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceAspens turn the old caldera's slopes gold in early fall; Lockett Meadow Road closed for constructionSource (opens US Forest Service, Inner Basin Trail No. 29 in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceOne of Flagstaff's most popular trails, through aspen grovesSource (opens US Forest Service, Kachina Trail No. 150 in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceGuided tours in late May; nesting areas closed May 1 to July 15Source (opens US Forest Service, Kirtland's warbler tours in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park Service8-mile loop trail with a waterfall at the west end of the lakeSource (opens US Forest Service, Lake Como Campground in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceRecreation pass Memorial Day to Labor Day; floating dock end of May to AugustSource (opens US Forest Service, Lake Como Recreation Area in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceWildflower meadows on Lizard Head Pass, best mid-July to early AugustSource (opens US Forest Service, Lizard Head Pass and San Juan Skyway wildflowers in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceInner Basin Trail: recommended season June through mid-SeptemberSource (opens US Forest Service, Lockett Meadow and Inner Basin Trail wildflowers in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceGlacially carved granite canyon with an observation point over the BitterrootsSource (opens US Forest Service, Lost Horse Canyon in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceRental cabin on Lost Horse Road; winter season January 15 to March 15Source (opens US Forest Service, Lost Horse Guard Station in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServicePrograms May through October; dune deck for fall colorSource (opens US Forest Service, Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceBlue-blazed trail into the 18,122-acre Lye Brook Wilderness; spur at 1.8 miles to the 125-foot falls; slippery rocks, don't climb the fallsSource (opens US Forest Service, Lye Brook Falls Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceEast of Manchester Center; about 80% northern hardwoods (birch, beech, maple); plateau mostly above 2,500 ftSource (opens US Forest Service, Lye Brook Wilderness in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceThree waterfalls, 15 to 50 feet, about three miles round tripSource (opens US Forest Service, McCloud River Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceAn 82-mile loop past lava fields, Cascade peaks and Sahalie and Koosah Falls; Highway 242 closes in winterSource (opens US Forest Service, McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass Scenic Byway in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceThe highest paved road in North America; road now open only to Summit LakeSource (opens US Forest Service, Mount Blue Sky Recreation Area & Scenic Byway in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park Service55-mile byway, full loop usually late spring through fallSource (opens US Forest Service, Mountain Loop Scenic Byway in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceElevations from 1,200 ft at Wind River to 12,276 ft on Mt. Adams; climbing pass May 1 to September 30; Lewis River reservations June 15 to September 30Source (opens US Forest Service, Mt. Adams area in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceFall colors arrive as snow levels dropSource (opens US Forest Service, Mt. Baker Highway in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceTrail from Barlow Pass among vine maplesSource (opens US Forest Service, Old Monte Cristo Townsite Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceOpen mid-April to late OctoberSource (opens US Forest Service, Pine Flat Campground (Oak Creek Canyon) in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceLoop trail to Lower and Upper Proxy Falls off Highway 242; wilderness permits June 15 to October 15Source (opens US Forest Service, Proxy Falls Trail #3532 in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceSeven first-come sites off Roughlock Falls Road; no water about October 1 to May 15Source (opens US Forest Service, Rod & Gun Campground in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceTwo waterfalls on the McKenzie River joined by the Waterfalls Loop Trail, at 3,300 feetSource (opens US Forest Service, Sahalie and Koosah Falls in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceFall colors report weekly from September 1 through October; road status and winter gatesSource (opens US Forest Service, San Juan National Forest current conditions in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceThe San Juan Skyway: a 232-mile paved loop, open year-round except when snow closes passesSource (opens US Forest Service, San Juan National Forest scenic drives in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceEvery fall visitors come to Hyde Park Road for the golden aspensSource (opens US Forest Service, Santa Fe National Forest, Española Ranger District in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceWinter season November to April; Oregon Sno-Park permit November 1 to April 30Source (opens US Forest Service, Santiam Sno-Park in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceA gravel forest road with colorful aspens in the fallSource (opens US Forest Service, Schultz Pass Road Scenic Drive in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceFree first-come camping at Twin Lakes; Lost Horse Road narrow and roughSource (opens US Forest Service, Schumaker Campground in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceA 400-foot fall, best in April or MaySource (opens US Forest Service, Snoquera Falls Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceSnowbowl Road climbs from 7,342 to 9,514 ft; scenic lift rides in the fallSource (opens US Forest Service, Snowbowl Scenic Drive in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceA favorite fall color drive when the aspens change in September; the best waterfalls in the Black HillsSource (opens US Forest Service, Spearfish Canyon (Black Hills National Forest) in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceThe ~40-mile trail around Mt. Hood near tree line; season July to October; wilderness permits May 15 to October 15Source (opens US Forest Service, Timberline Trail #600 in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceLittle Spearfish loop through pine, aspen and birch; peak season mid-May to late September; closed December to mid-MaySource (opens US Forest Service, Timon Campground in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceWildflowers in May and August along the Escudilla TrailSource (opens US Forest Service, Toolbox Draw wildflowers in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceA short hike, under a mile, to a viewing platformSource (opens US Forest Service, Trail #137 Panther Creek Falls in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceA suspension bridge over a rock gorge and a waterfall; season April 1 to December 1; low trails melt out by mid-MaySource (opens US Forest Service, Trail #152A Falls Creek Falls in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceTrillium Lake at 3,600 feet, with views of Mt. Hood and a 2-mile loop trail around the lakeSource (opens US Forest Service, Trillium Lake Campground in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceLevel 2-mile loop with Mt. Hood views; road gates closed December 1 to April 1; Sno-Park permit November 1 to April 30Source (opens US Forest Service, Trillium Lake Loop Trail #761 in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceWinter gates on road 40N44 from November 1 to April 1Source (opens US Forest Service, Upper McCloud River Loop in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceEveritt Memorial Highway climbs from 3,500 ft to timberline; road to Panther Meadows open July 1 to October 31; first snows often by early OctoberSource (opens US Forest Service, Visiting Mount Shasta in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceRiver Road Scenic Byway overlook for fall colorSource (opens US Forest Service, Westgate Scenic Overlook in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceOpening and closing dates for 2026; Ice Cap (by Koosah Falls) May 15 to October 11Source (opens US Forest Service, Willamette National Forest 2026 seasonal campground schedule in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceNearby waterfalls: Panther Creek Falls is an easy 200-yard walk to a viewing platformSource (opens US Forest Service, Wind River Historic District in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceTrailhead into the Pecos Wilderness at the ski basin parking lotSource (opens US Forest Service, Winsor Trailhead #254 in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceLittle Sand Bay Visitor Center exhibits June to SeptemberSource (opens National Park Service, Apostle Islands brochure in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceBlueberries ripe late July and early AugustSource (opens National Park Service, Apostle Islands FAQ in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceLakeshore Trail from Meyers Beach, 6 miles along red sandstone cliffsSource (opens National Park Service, Apostle Islands hiking in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceIt takes a boat to visit the islandsSource (opens National Park Service, Apostle Islands things to do in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceOuter loop 3.4 miles through maple, beech, basswood and oakSource (opens National Park Service, Bailly Homestead and Chellberg Farm trails in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServicePeak color usually in the third week of October; Oak Hill Trail, Brandywine Falls, Ledges Overlook; lots fill around midday on warm weekendsSource (opens National Park Service, Best fall colors in Cuyahoga Valley in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceFall is one of the most popular times to camp; book earlySource (opens National Park Service, Big South Fork fall card in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceBandy Creek pool open weekends Memorial Day to Labor DaySource (opens National Park Service, Big South Fork FAQ in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceEast Rim and Devils Jump overlooks; Twin Arches; Yahoo FallsSource (opens National Park Service, Big South Fork places to go in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceNo entry reservations; rim to rim by car takes 2+ hoursSource (opens National Park Service, Black Canyon basic information in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceSouth Rim Road open late April to mid-November; North Rim Road closes mid-November, reopens in MaySource (opens National Park Service, Black Canyon hours and seasons in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServicePainted Wall 2,250 ft; Oak Flat Loop 2 miles; Rim Rock Trail 1 mileSource (opens National Park Service, Black Canyon park brochure in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceBlooms April through SeptemberSource (opens National Park Service, Black Canyon wildflowers in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceGuided snowshoeing January to mid-MarchSource (opens National Park Service, Black Canyon winter activities in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park Service2.9-mile loop to views of Kabetogama Lake; no pets on trailsSource (opens National Park Service, Blind Ash Bay Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceDates the Tidal Basin Yoshino cherries reached each of the six stages, 2004–2026; peak most likely in the last week of March or first week of AprilSource (opens National Park Service, Bloom Watch: bloom stage dates by year in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceMost trees change color in October, starting early in the month on the highest peaks and moving downSource (opens National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway fall colors in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceFall color mid to late October; flame azalea in May; Catawba rhododendron in June; no entrance fee; open year-round, sections may closeSource (opens National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway FAQ in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceCraggy Gardens (MP 364) for wildflowers, fall leaves and views; the Linn Cove ViaductSource (opens National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway popular destinations in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceMost visitor centers open May through OctoberSource (opens National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway visitor centers in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceCades Cove Loop Road closed to cars on Wednesdays, usually May through SeptemberSource (opens National Park Service, Cades Cove in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceThe river about 400 ft belowSource (opens National Park Service, Canyon View Overlook in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceChimney Rock, at about 1,400 feet, looks east over the PiedmontSource (opens National Park Service, Catoctin Chimney Rock hike in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceVisitor center parking can be a challenge on busy weekends; overflow at Thurmont Vista, Hog Rock or Chestnut Picnic AreaSource (opens National Park Service, Catoctin hours in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceThurmont Vista, 1,502 ft, looking east over the Frederick ValleySource (opens National Park Service, Catoctin scenic vistas in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceFestival events at the Tidal Basin March 27 to April 11 (2026 schedule)Source (opens National Park Service, Cherry blossom events and activities in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServicePinnacle Overlook about 2,440 ft; Tri-State Peak 2.4 miles; Powell Valley OverlookSource (opens National Park Service, Cumberland Gap overlooks in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServicePeak fall foliage typically in October; spring wildflowers March–MaySource (opens National Park Service, Cumberland Gap weather in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceBrandywine Falls parking usually full by 10 a.m. in nice weather and on weekends; peak season April to OctoberSource (opens National Park Service, Cuyahoga Valley parking in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceOak Hill Trail is 1.4 milesSource (opens National Park Service, Cuyahoga Valley winter sports in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceAnnual spring night-sky festival; February 5–7 in 2027Source (opens National Park Service, Death Valley Dark Sky Festival in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceBest hiking November through March; Salt Creek pupfish spawn February to AprilSource (opens National Park Service, Death Valley hiking in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceAverage highs at Furnace Creek: 110°F in June, 116°F in July, 115°F in AugustSource (opens National Park Service, Death Valley weather in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServicePeak bloom mid-February through early April; superblooms average once a decade (2026, 2016, 2005, 1998); a half-inch rain is needed to startSource (opens National Park Service, Death Valley wildflowers in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceSnow and ice common December to March; no entry feeSource (opens National Park Service, Delaware Water Gap basic information in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServicePopular trails very busy on weekends; parking often fills very early; arrive earlySource (opens National Park Service, Delaware Water Gap summer 2025 in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceIn September, meadows start to turn red, orange and yellowSource (opens National Park Service, Discover Mount Rainier's wildflowers in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceRoad to the 1,530-ft summit opens mid-April, closes by December 1; reservations mid-May to mid-October; summit crowded most of the summerSource (opens National Park Service, Drive Cadillac Mountain in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceSkyline Drive runs 105 miles; Big Meadows at mile 51Source (opens National Park Service, Driving Skyline Drive in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceEast Rim is popular, particularly in the fallSource (opens National Park Service, East Rim Overlook viewfinder in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceLoop through the change from deciduous to boreal forestSource (opens National Park Service, Echo Bay Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceFire Point, Twin Views, Hanging Rock, Yellow River Boardwalk, Marching Bear Group; no car tours on the sacred siteSource (opens National Park Service, Effigy Mounds things to do in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceBear Lake Road 9.2 miles, 8,200 to 9,475 ft; Bierstadt Lake; Bear Lake parking often full by 9 a.m.; snow on the Bear Lake Trail late October to early JuneSource (opens National Park Service, Exploring the Bear Lake Road corridor in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceColor starts to show mid-September; a short seasonSource (opens National Park Service, Fall in Voyageurs in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceIndependence Day celebrated on the Mall every July 4, with fireworksSource (opens National Park Service, Fourth of July on the National Mall in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceSeason May through August; book by noon the day beforeSource (opens National Park Service, Gap Cave tours in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceA 133-ft seasonal waterfall, usually dry in summerSource (opens National Park Service, Grace's High Falls in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceLower aspens peak late September to early October; cottonwoods mid-October; cranes, Medano Creek, sunflowers, first snowSource (opens National Park Service, Great Sand Dunes conditions to expect by month in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceFall color above 4,000 ft early to mid-October, below 4,000 ft mid-October to early November; scenic autumn drivesSource (opens National Park Service, Great Smoky Mountains fall color in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceSnow is most likely in the mountains in January and FebruarySource (opens National Park Service, Great Smoky Mountains weather in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceBest trails for spring wildflowers: Cove Hardwood, Porters Creek, Little River, Kanati Fork, the Appalachian Trail near Newfound GapSource (opens National Park Service, Great Smoky Mountains wildflower walks in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceSpring wildflowers usually peak mid- to late April at low elevations, a few weeks later on the highest peaksSource (opens National Park Service, Great Smoky Mountains wildflowers in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceNo gas for 35 milesSource (opens National Park Service, Guadalupe Mountains basic information in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceBest color the last week of October and first week of November; crowds; hiking requiredSource (opens National Park Service, Guadalupe Mountains fall colors in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceMcKittrick Canyon to Pratt Cabin 2.3 miles; Devil's Hall 2.1 miles; Smith Spring loop 2.3 milesSource (opens National Park Service, Guadalupe Mountains trails in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceHottest June–August; rainy May–September; snow and freezing fog December–JanuarySource (opens National Park Service, Guadalupe Mountains weather in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park Service4.1-mile loop through East Potomac Park with many cherry varietiesSource (opens National Park Service, Hains Point Loop Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceSeason mid-May through OctoberSource (opens National Park Service, Hensley Settlement tours in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park Service0.6 mile to Sunset Point over the Green River ValleySource (opens National Park Service, Heritage Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park Service9 miles round trip through McKittrick CanyonSource (opens National Park Service, Hike the Notch in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceMosca Pass Trail 3.5 miles one way through aspen and evergreen forestSource (opens National Park Service, Hiking at Great Sand Dunes in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceLovely September through November as the aspens change; snow November–April; mud April–May; 40 backcountry passes a daySource (opens National Park Service, Hiking in Valles Caldera in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServicePublic areas open daily 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.Source (opens National Park Service, Indiana Dunes hours in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceFall colors late September through October, peak around mid-October; spring wildflowers April and MaySource (opens National Park Service, Indiana Dunes things to do in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceMost visitors come October through May, busiest in spring break seasonSource (opens National Park Service, Joshua Tree busy season in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceKeys Ranch tours usually run October to AprilSource (opens National Park Service, Joshua Tree FAQ in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceFlash floods are most common July to OctoberSource (opens National Park Service, Joshua Tree in summer in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park Service49 Palms Oasis Trail closed every year June 1 to September 30 because of heatSource (opens National Park Service, Joshua Tree summer closures in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceLow elevations bloom January to mid-April, 3,000–5,000 ft early March to early May, above 5,000 ft April through June; big blooms every 5–10 years after well-above-average winter rainSource (opens National Park Service, Joshua Tree wildflower blooms in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceA five-mile scenic drive; may close in winterSource (opens National Park Service, Kolob Canyons in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceFall colors in September and October; aspens and cottonwoods at lower elevationsSource (opens National Park Service, Learn about fall colors (Rocky Mountain) in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceA one-to-two-week peak, usually late October and early NovemberSource (opens National Park Service, Little River Canyon fall colors in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park Service11-mile drive with eight overlooks; not for RVs or trailersSource (opens National Park Service, Little River Canyon Rim Parkway in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceWildflowers late February to NovemberSource (opens National Park Service, Little River Canyon weather in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceThe 45-foot falls; stay 50 feet from the edgeSource (opens National Park Service, Little River Falls in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceA rough 22-mile road to Medano Pass (10,040 ft); peak color late September and early OctoberSource (opens National Park Service, Medano Pass Primitive Road in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park Service2.5 miles on the Lakeshore Trail to see the sea caves from aboveSource (opens National Park Service, Meyers Beach in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park Service126 ft above the lake; summit only with ranger-led programsSource (opens National Park Service, Mount Baldy in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceTire chains required Nov 1 – May 1Source (opens National Park Service, Mount Rainier FAQ in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceVisitation peaks July and August; enter before 10 a.m. or after 2:30 p.m.Source (opens National Park Service, Mount Rainier hours in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceHuckleberry near Paradise turns brilliant red in fallSource (opens National Park Service, Mount Rainier plants in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceSept 2026: SR 410 Chinook Pass open; Sunrise road closed by firesSource (opens National Park Service, Mount Rainier road status in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceMany flowers blooming by mid-July; meadows impressive by AugustSource (opens National Park Service, Mount Rainier wildflower status in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park Service1.2 miles one way, 1,201 ft climb; trailhead parking fills quickly on summer weekendsSource (opens National Park Service, Mt. Tammany Red Dot Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceThe blooming and the festival are Washington’s big spring traditionSource (opens National Park Service, National Cherry Blossom Festival in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceOld Rag day-use ticket needed March 1 to November 30 ($2)Source (opens National Park Service, Old Rag FAQ in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceSkyline Trail to Myrtle Falls, 1 mileSource (opens National Park Service, Paradise in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceSix trails at Peaks of Otter (MP 85.6)Source (opens National Park Service, Peaks of Otter in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceSnow late November to late April; navigate to Munising Falls Visitor CenterSource (opens National Park Service, Pictured Rocks basic information in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceColor usually peaks the last week of September or the first ten days of October; Chapel-Mosquito loop; black fliesSource (opens National Park Service, Pictured Rocks FAQ in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceCliffs 50 to 200 ft over Lake Superior; Miners Castle; Grand Sable Dunes; boat tours mid-May to mid-OctoberSource (opens National Park Service, Pictured Rocks scenic sites in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceMain season June–AugustSource (opens National Park Service, Plan your visit (Apostle Islands) in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceEasy 1-mile trail along the Virgin RiverSource (opens National Park Service, Riverside Walk in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceThe rut, early September to mid-October; viewing at Valle Grande, Rabbit Mountain, South MountainSource (opens National Park Service, Rocky Mountain elk (Valles Caldera) in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceTrail Ridge Road closed to through travel mid-October to late May; busiest late May through OctoberSource (opens National Park Service, Rocky Mountain hours and seasons in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceTrail Ridge Road: 48 miles, up to 12,183 ft; Old Fall River Road open early July to early OctoberSource (opens National Park Service, Rocky Mountain road status in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park Service2026: timed entry 9 a.m.–2 p.m. through Oct 12; Bear Lake Road 5 a.m.–6 p.m. through Oct 18Source (opens National Park Service, Rocky Mountain timed entry 2026 in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceFall color usually most brilliant around the 2nd or 3rd week of October, higher elevations first; azaleas late May–early June, mountain laurel in JuneSource (opens National Park Service, Shenandoah FAQ in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceFall season late September to November, the busiest time; weekend crowds; campgrounds and lodges booked months aheadSource (opens National Park Service, Shenandoah in fall in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceSpring runs mid-March through MaySource (opens National Park Service, Shenandoah in spring in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceWinter usually November through FebruarySource (opens National Park Service, Shenandoah in winter in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park Service12 overlooks by car; no water in spring, fall or winterSource (opens National Park Service, South Rim (Black Canyon) in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceWildflowers from mid-April through mid-MaySource (opens National Park Service, Spring wildflowers in Cuyahoga Valley in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park Service1.6-mile round trip, 340 ft gain, trailhead at mile 41.7Source (opens National Park Service, Stony Man hike in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceNaches Peak Loop 3.4 miles with autumn color; Tipsoo LakeSource (opens National Park Service, Sunrise and White River in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park Service2.6 miles one way into a box canyonSource (opens National Park Service, Taylor Creek Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceA quarter mile wide at the river, nearly a mile at the top; Point of the Gap Overlook on PA 611Source (opens National Park Service, The Water Gap in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceEasy 2.1-mile loop around the Tidal BasinSource (opens National Park Service, Tidal Basin Loop Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceThe 27-mile Park Loop Road, Jordan Pond Path, 45 miles of carriage roadsSource (opens National Park Service, Tour the fall colors of Acadia in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceYoshinos circle the Tidal Basin and the Washington Monument grounds; Kwanzans in East Potomac Park bloom about two weeks laterSource (opens National Park Service, Types of Trees in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceBackcountry open to vehicles May 15 to November 15, with a passSource (opens National Park Service, Valles Caldera hours in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceAspens in the Moraine Park, Hollowell Park and Glacier Gorge areasSource (opens National Park Service, View fall colors on Bear Lake Road in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceFall colors from Harbison Meadows in the Kawuneeche Valley up to the tundraSource (opens National Park Service, View fall colors on the west side of Rocky in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceColor doesn't usually begin until late October; historic churches; tickets sell out on fall breaksSource (opens National Park Service, Visiting Mammoth Cave in fall in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceMarch–May: wildflower seasonSource (opens National Park Service, Visiting Mammoth Cave in spring in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceJune–August, the busiest timeSource (opens National Park Service, Visiting Mammoth Cave in summer in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceCave tours every day except December 25Source (opens National Park Service, Visiting Mammoth Cave in winter in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park Service4 miles down the main entrance road, in the Cabin DistrictSource (opens National Park Service, Volcano Discovery Center in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceNo entrance feesSource (opens National Park Service, Voyageurs hours in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceFirst snow late October, last late April or early May; ice-out about May 3Source (opens National Park Service, Voyageurs seasonal weather in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceHog Rock Vista, the highest overlook on any trail loop, 1,610 ft; Thurmont Vista and Hog Rock parking areas closed in winterSource (opens National Park Service, Waterfall and Hog Rock loop in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceAt 5,820 ft, the highest visitor center on the ParkwaySource (opens National Park Service, Waterrock Knob in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceDays of 90°F or more fall in June to SeptemberSource (opens National Park Service, Weather on the National Mall in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceNo private cars on the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive in shuttle seasonSource (opens National Park Service, Zion hours in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceColor reaches Zion Canyon at the end of October and early November; busy May–September; monsoon July–SeptemberSource (opens National Park Service, Zion seasons in a new tab)
Phenology model (2)
- Sep 27Phenology modelAverage first leaf and first bloom at a point (a place or a town), 1991–2020Source (opens USA National Phenology Network, Spring Index 1991–2020 averages in a new tab)
- Sep 26Phenology modelFirst leaf and first bloom dates for 2026, with the 1991–2020 averagesSource (opens USA National Phenology Network, Extended Spring Index (first leaf, first bloom) in a new tab)
Sightings (1)
- Sep 28SightingsVolunteer observations of deciduous trees and shrubs: share with half or more of their leaves colored, per stateSource (opens USA National Phenology Network, colored leaves observations in a new tab)
Weather (3)
- Sep 28Weather7-day forecast and active alerts at each placeSource (opens National Weather Service forecast and alerts in a new tab)
- Sep 28WeatherAverage first 0.1-inch-or-more snowfall over the 1992–93 through 2021–22 seasons: Grand Island Nov. 11, Hastings Nov. 12, Kearney Nov. 15Source (opens National Weather Service Hastings, Average First Snowfall Dates in a new tab)
- Sep 27WeatherRain this season (October–March) at the nearest NOAA stationSource (opens NOAA NCEI Climate Data Online, monthly rain in a new tab)
Reference (183)
- Sep 28ReferenceBranch Brook Park, Heller Parkway, Newark: home of cherry blossomsSource (opens New Jersey Department of Agriculture, New Jersey Gardens and Arboretums in a new tab)
- Sep 28ReferenceFirst fall 32 °F freeze (50% probability) at the station nearest each placeSource (opens NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (annual/seasonal, station query) in a new tab)
- Sep 28ReferenceOctober average high and low at the station nearest each placeSource (opens NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (monthly) in a new tab)
- Sep 28ReferenceState park names, counties and amenities (camping, beach, golf, playground)Source (opens OPEN-NY, State Park Facility Points (NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation) in a new tab)
- Sep 28ReferenceViews of Jackson Bay, Kinzua Dam and the forest; peak leaf color the second week of OctoberSource (opens US Forest Service, Jakes Rocks Overlook in a new tab)
- Sep 28ReferenceEnglish Park's collection of cherries, in Chestnut Hill · Wikipedia contributors, adapted · CC BY-SA 4.0Source (opens Wikipedia, Morris Arboretum in a new tab)
- Sep 28ReferenceHeld every year in the Skagit Valley from April 1 to 30 · Wikipedia contributors, adapted · CC BY-SA 4.0Source (opens Wikipedia, Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in a new tab)
- Sep 28ReferenceThe notch between Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak; Sterling Pond trail; winter access · Wikipedia contributors, adapted · CC BY-SA 4.0Source (opens Wikipedia, Smugglers' Notch State Park in a new tab)
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- Sep 28ReferenceShofuso and Fairmount Park's Horticulture Center, with trees from Japan's 1926 gift · Wikipedia contributors, adapted · CC BY-SA 4.0Source (opens Wikipedia, Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia in a new tab)
- Sep 28ReferenceTen days in early May since 1929 · Wikipedia contributors, adapted · CC BY-SA 4.0Source (opens Wikipedia, Tulip Time Festival in a new tab)
- Sep 28ReferenceTulip Festival in Washington Park in mid-May · Wikivoyage contributors, adapted · CC BY-SA 4.0Source (opens Wikivoyage, Albany (New York) in a new tab)
- Sep 28ReferenceShavertown Trail in Andes; the 26-mile Catskill Scenic Trail in Delaware County · Wikivoyage contributors, adapted · CC BY-SA 4.0Source (opens Wikivoyage, Catskills in a new tab)
- Sep 28ReferenceTulip Time in May; tulip gardens on Windmill Island and at Veldheer · Wikivoyage contributors, adapted · CC BY-SA 4.0Source (opens Wikivoyage, Holland (Michigan) in a new tab)
- Sep 28ReferenceWhiteface Mountain and its Veterans Memorial Highway; High Falls Gorge in nearby Wilmington · Wikivoyage contributors, adapted · CC BY-SA 4.0Source (opens Wikivoyage, Lake Placid in a new tab)
- Sep 28ReferenceMiddle Falls by paved trail; Lower Falls down a long stairway, with a stone footbridge · Wikivoyage contributors, adapted · CC BY-SA 4.0Source (opens Wikivoyage, Letchworth State Park in a new tab)
- Sep 28ReferenceNorth Maine Woods, Baxter and Katahdin; western lakes and mountains, Grafton Notch · Wikivoyage contributors, adapted · CC BY-SA 4.0Source (opens Wikivoyage, Maine in a new tab)
- Sep 28ReferenceSkagit Valley Tulip Festival, April 1–30; tulip fields between Mount Vernon and La Conner · Wikivoyage contributors, adapted · CC BY-SA 4.0Source (opens Wikivoyage, Mount Vernon (Washington) in a new tab)
- Sep 28ReferenceLavender farmland between Port Angeles and Sequim; the bloom peaks in July · Wikivoyage contributors, adapted · CC BY-SA 4.0Source (opens Wikivoyage, Port Angeles in a new tab)
- Sep 28ReferenceThe UW Quad: 29 Japanese cherry trees, usually in bloom late March–early April · Wikivoyage contributors, adapted · CC BY-SA 4.0Source (opens Wikivoyage, Seattle/University District in a new tab)
- Sep 28ReferenceLavender blooms through July and early August; Sequim Lavender Festival in mid-July; lavender farms · Wikivoyage contributors, adapted · CC BY-SA 4.0Source (opens Wikivoyage, Sequim in a new tab)
- Sep 28ReferenceAt the base of Mount Mansfield, where Routes 100 and 108 meet; 5-mile recreation path · Wikivoyage contributors, adapted · CC BY-SA 4.0Source (opens Wikivoyage, Stowe in a new tab)
- Sep 28ReferenceStatewide foliage season: mid to late September to a peak around the first or second week of October (dates on our pages encode "mid-September to mid-October"); mud season March–April · Wikivoyage contributors, adapted · CC BY-SA 4.0Source (opens Wikivoyage, Vermont in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceMarch 2024: goldfields and baby blue eyes around Soda Lake, hillside daisies on the Temblor MountainsSource (opens Bureau of Land Management, Wildflower season arrived at Carrizo Plain (March 26, 2024) in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceFebruary 2026: most wildflower displays on the Temblor Mountains, little on the valley floorSource (opens Bureau of Land Management, Wildflower season arrives at Carrizo Plain (February 9, 2026) in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceHunting generally October 1 to February 28Source (opens National Park Service, Big Thicket hunting seasons in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceFall color typically peaks late November through early December; Kirby Nature Trail, Sundew TrailSource (opens National Park Service, Big Thicket National Preserve in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceEast and West groves on the Patapsco River; still bloom every springSource (opens National Park Service, Cherry Blossom Groves (Fort McHenry) in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceBoardwalk Trail 2.6 mi, Weston Lake Trail 4.5 mi, Firefly Trail 1.8 miSource (opens National Park Service, Congaree trail information in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceFall color peaks end of October to early November; seasons by monthSource (opens National Park Service, Congaree weather and seasons in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceBaltimore's oldest holiday, celebrated since 1815; September 11–13 in 2026Source (opens National Park Service, Defenders' Day (Fort McHenry) in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceWildflower waves by section; northern (Tennessee) section late March to early JuneSource (opens National Park Service, Finding Flowers on the Natchez Trace in a new tab)
- Sep 27Reference1-mile loop in the Turkey Creek Unit; pitcher plant flowers late March and AprilSource (opens National Park Service, Hike the Pitcher Plant Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceHardwoods change in middle to late October; Metal Ford and Swan View Overlook stopsSource (opens National Park Service, Leaf Peeping Along the Natchez Trace in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceOld Trace Drive for color in mid to late October; Tennessee stops: Metal Ford, Baker Bluff, Meriwether Lewis, Fall Hollow; weekly Friday color reports in fallSource (opens National Park Service, Natchez Trace Parkway fall colors in a new tab)
- Sep 27Reference2.5-mile one-way drive on the original trace, overlooks, no RVs or busesSource (opens National Park Service, Old Trace Drive, Milepost 375.8 in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceNeches River sandbars open to camping year-roundSource (opens National Park Service, Paddling the Big Thicket in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferencePaved, free 1-mile loop along the Patapsco River past the memorial cherriesSource (opens National Park Service, Sea Wall Trail (Fort McHenry) in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceNormal monthly rain at the same stationSource (opens NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceAverage yearly snowfall and days with 1 inch or more at the nearest stationSource (opens NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (annual/seasonal snowfall) in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceAverage last spring and first fall 32 °F freeze (50% probability) at the nearest stationSource (opens NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (annual/seasonal) in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceChance of 0.1 inch or more of snow on each date at the nearest stationSource (opens NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (daily snowfall probabilities) in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceTown names and their internal pointsSource (opens US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer (places) in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferencePopulation estimates for July 1, 2024Source (opens US Census Bureau, city and town population estimates, 2024 in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceRoad reopened after the September 14, 2026 mudslide; overnight lot closedSource (opens US Forest Service alert, Maroon Creek Road open to vehicles in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceOn a fall color driving tour (Ada Lake Road to Diamond Roof Road); campground May 2 to October 15Source (opens US Forest Service, Ada Lake Recreation Area in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceAnvil National Recreation Trail east of Eagle River; hiking and biking in summer and fall, skiing in winterSource (opens US Forest Service, Anvil Lake Recreation Area in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceOpen Memorial Day through November; horse trails closed March 15 to May 1Source (opens US Forest Service, Backbone Horse Campground (Finger Lakes) in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceThe "shortest tunnel in the world" on TN 133; campground season April 27 to October 13, 2026Source (opens US Forest Service, Backbone Rock Recreation Area in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceCampground on the Oconto River, May 2 to October 15; nearby Chute Pond Overlook, Quartz Hill and the heron rookerySource (opens US Forest Service, Bagley Rapids Recreation Area in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceCampground season May 8 to October 1Source (opens US Forest Service, Baker Lake Rustic Campground in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceCampground open third Saturday in May through the last Saturday in SeptemberSource (opens US Forest Service, Bark Camp Recreation Area in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceGroup campground in summer; open first-come, first-served in the winter (October 14 to May 21)Source (opens US Forest Service, Barnes Field Group Campground in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceCampground season May 9 to October 8Source (opens US Forest Service, Bay Furnace Campground in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceOpen mid-May to late October; lake drained for nowSource (opens US Forest Service, Beartree Recreation Area in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceOld Sublimity Bridge (CCC); Pulaski County side open March to NovemberSource (opens US Forest Service, Bee Rock Campground in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceRedbud Campground open March 15 to December 15Source (opens US Forest Service, Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceThe forest's largest campground, May 2 to October 15Source (opens US Forest Service, Boulder Lake Recreation Area in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceQuota permits required for overnight trips May 1 to September 30Source (opens US Forest Service, Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness permits in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceCliff-top views over the Ohio River into KentuckySource (opens US Forest Service, Buzzard Roost Recreation Area in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceHighest trailhead on a public road in the White Mountains (3,008 ft), on Jefferson Notch RoadSource (opens US Forest Service, Caps Ridge Trailhead in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceOld-growth pine and hemlock near Lakewood; best May through October; heron rookery May to JulySource (opens US Forest Service, Cathedral Pines in a new tab)
- Sep 27Reference43-mile National Scenic Byway through the Cherokee and Nantahala national forestsSource (opens US Forest Service, Cherohala Skyway in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceTwo scenic byways (Ocoee, Cherohala) and drives such as Tellico River Road past Bald River FallsSource (opens US Forest Service, Cherokee National Forest scenic drives in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceCampground usually open early April to late October; McKamy LakeSource (opens US Forest Service, Chilhowee Recreation Area in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceOpen March 15 to December 8; 21-acre lake on the Pinhoti TrailSource (opens US Forest Service, Coleman Lake Recreation Area in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceThe oldest continuously maintained hiking path in America, 8.5 miles to Mount WashingtonSource (opens US Forest Service, Crawford Path Trailhead in a new tab)
- Sep 27Reference7.5 miles of US 64 between Franklin and Highlands; Dry Falls, Bridal Veil FallsSource (opens US Forest Service, Cullasaja Gorge in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceCampground on the Peabody River, open mid-May to mid-OctoberSource (opens US Forest Service, Dolly Copp Campground in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceEast Pond in 1.4 miles, with a side loop to Little East PondSource (opens US Forest Service, East Pond Trailhead (Tripoli Rd) in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceMaple, birch and hemlock forest on East Twin Lake near Clam LakeSource (opens US Forest Service, East Twin Recreation Area in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceAppalachian Trail trailhead 1 mile south of the Willey House in Crawford NotchSource (opens US Forest Service, Ethan Pond - Ripley Falls Trailhead in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferencePomona Natural Bridge, Garden of the Gods and Bell Smith SpringsSource (opens US Forest Service, Explore the Shawnee in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceSault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace districts; color from late SeptemberSource (opens US Forest Service, Fall Color Tour, east side of the Hiawatha in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceThe forest starts to show color in late SeptemberSource (opens US Forest Service, Fall Color Tour, west side of the Hiawatha in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceFall color destinations by Forest Service region, with the colors each tree species turnsSource (opens US Forest Service, Fall Colors in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceSpecies review of American basswood: range, size and age, bark, leaves, habitat and soils, shade tolerance, value to wildlife, other usesSource (opens US Forest Service, Fire Effects Information System: American basswood in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceSpecies review of American beech: range, size and age, bark, habitat and soils, shade tolerance, value to wildlife, other usesSource (opens US Forest Service, Fire Effects Information System: American beech in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceSpecies review of American elm: range, size and age, bark, leaves, habitat and soils, shade tolerance, value to wildlife, other usesSource (opens US Forest Service, Fire Effects Information System: American elm in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceSpecies review of American hornbeam: range, size and age, bark, leaves, habitat and soils, shade tolerance, value to wildlife, other usesSource (opens US Forest Service, Fire Effects Information System: American hornbeam in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceSpecies review of black cherry: range, size and age, bark, leaves, habitat and soils, shade tolerance, value to wildlife, other usesSource (opens US Forest Service, Fire Effects Information System: black cherry in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceSpecies review of black locust: range, size and age, bark, leaves, habitat and soils, shade tolerance, value to wildlife, other usesSource (opens US Forest Service, Fire Effects Information System: black locust in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceSpecies review of bur oak: range, size and age, bark, leaves, habitat and soils, shade tolerance, value to wildlife, other usesSource (opens US Forest Service, Fire Effects Information System: bur oak in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceSpecies review of eastern cottonwood: range, size and age, bark, leaves, habitat and soils, shade tolerance, value to wildlife, other usesSource (opens US Forest Service, Fire Effects Information System: eastern cottonwood in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceSpecies review of eastern redbud: range, size and age, bark, habitat and soils, shade tolerance, value to wildlife, other usesSource (opens US Forest Service, Fire Effects Information System: eastern redbud in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceSpecies review of flowering dogwood: range, size and age, bark, habitat and soils, shade tolerance, value to wildlife, other usesSource (opens US Forest Service, Fire Effects Information System: flowering dogwood in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceSpecies review of green ash: range, size and age, bark, leaves, habitat and soils, shade tolerance, value to wildlife, other usesSource (opens US Forest Service, Fire Effects Information System: green ash in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceSpecies review of northern bayberry: range, size and age, bark, leaves, habitat and soils, shade tolerance, value to wildlife, other usesSource (opens US Forest Service, Fire Effects Information System: northern bayberry in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceSpecies review of northern red oak: range, size and age, bark, habitat and soils, shade tolerance, value to wildlife, other usesSource (opens US Forest Service, Fire Effects Information System: northern red oak in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceSpecies review of paper birch: range, size and age, bark, habitat and soils, shade tolerance, value to wildlife, other usesSource (opens US Forest Service, Fire Effects Information System: paper birch in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceSpecies review of red maple: range, size and age, bark, habitat and soils, shade tolerance, value to wildlife, other usesSource (opens US Forest Service, Fire Effects Information System: red maple in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceSpecies review of redosier dogwood: range, size and age, bark, leaves, habitat and soils, shade tolerance, value to wildlife, other usesSource (opens US Forest Service, Fire Effects Information System: redosier dogwood in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceSpecies review of river birch: range, size and age, bark, habitat and soils, shade tolerance, value to wildlife, other usesSource (opens US Forest Service, Fire Effects Information System: river birch in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceSpecies review of sugar maple: range, size and age, bark, habitat and soils, shade tolerance, value to wildlife, other usesSource (opens US Forest Service, Fire Effects Information System: sugar maple in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceSpecies review of swamp white oak: range, size and age, bark, leaves, habitat and soils, shade tolerance, value to wildlife, other usesSource (opens US Forest Service, Fire Effects Information System: swamp white oak in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceSpecies review of tuliptree: range, size and age, bark, leaves, habitat and soils, shade tolerance, value to wildlife, other usesSource (opens US Forest Service, Fire Effects Information System: tuliptree in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceSpecies review of white oak: range, size and age, bark, habitat and soils, shade tolerance, value to wildlife, other usesSource (opens US Forest Service, Fire Effects Information System: white oak in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceSpecies review of yellow birch: range, size and age, bark, habitat and soils, shade tolerance, value to wildlife, other usesSource (opens US Forest Service, Fire Effects Information System: yellow birch in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceSandstone formations and bluff-top views; fall color with few insectsSource (opens US Forest Service, Garden of the Gods Recreation Area in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceCCC-built site in Pinkham Notch with a short hike to a 66-foot waterfall; recreation feeSource (opens US Forest Service, Glen Ellis Scenic Area in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceOpen April 1 to November 15, beside Rock Creek, a Kentucky Wild RiverSource (opens US Forest Service, Great Meadows Campground in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceOpen April 15 to October 5, on a ridge above Laurel River LakeSource (opens US Forest Service, Grove Drive-In Campground in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceAbout 57 miles from Grand Marais to Trail's End; moose on the roadSource (opens US Forest Service, Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceTrail length and climb, timed reservations, elevationSource (opens US Forest Service, Hanging Lake in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceRecommended fall color routes, north near Lake Monroe and south along the Ohio RiverSource (opens US Forest Service, Hoosier "Autumn Splendor" flier in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceCampgrounds generally open April through OctoberSource (opens US Forest Service, Hoosier National Forest camping in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceOhio River Scenic Byway crosses the forest; fall loop drivesSource (opens US Forest Service, Hoosier scenic drives in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceAll caves closed August 16 to May 14 to protect hibernating batsSource (opens US Forest Service, Hoosier seasonal cave closure in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceCampground east of Eagle River in a maple stand; open May 2 to November 30Source (opens US Forest Service, Kentuck Lake Recreation Area in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceHeadwaters of the Wisconsin River; campground May 2 to October 15Source (opens US Forest Service, Lac Vieux Desert Recreation Area in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceDay-use area open March 1 to December 1, near Cheaha State ParkSource (opens US Forest Service, Lake Chinnabee Recreation Area in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceSnake Road closed to vehicles March 15 to May 15 and September 1 to October 30Source (opens US Forest Service, LaRue-Pine Hills/Otter Pond Research Natural Area in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceFall color route on highways and Forest Service roads, September to NovemberSource (opens US Forest Service, Laurentian Fall Color Tour in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceLincoln Woods Trail closed June 15 through November 2026 for restorationSource (opens US Forest Service, Lincoln Woods Trailhead in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceLivermore Trail (7.7 miles) to Greeley Ponds and the Tripyramids; $5 day fee; groomed cross-country skiing in winterSource (opens US Forest Service, Livermore Trailhead in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceLost Lake and Lauterman trails west of Florence; old hardwoods, spring wildflowers in MaySource (opens US Forest Service, Lost Lake Recreation Area in a new tab)
- Sep 27Reference0.9 miles along the Mad River toward Waterville Valley Town SquareSource (opens US Forest Service, Mad River Trailhead in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceReservations for shuttle or car, bikes on Maroon Creek Road, midsummer wildflowersSource (opens US Forest Service, Maroon Bells Scenic Area in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceLocation on Maroon Creek Road; Independence Pass seasonSource (opens US Forest Service, Maroon Lake Scenic Trailhead in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceHigh country with balds and spruce-fir; scenic byway and Whitetop roadSource (opens US Forest Service, Mount Rogers National Recreation Area in a new tab)
- Sep 27Reference100-foot 1935 lookout north of Mountain, open to climb May 1 to November 1Source (opens US Forest Service, Mountain Fire Lookout Tower in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceWhiteside Mountain, Dry Falls, Panthertown: very limited parkingSource (opens US Forest Service, Nantahala Ranger District in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceSelf-guided drive from Eagle River to Three LakesSource (opens US Forest Service, Natural History Auto Tour in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceCradle of Forestry closed mid-November to early April; Sunburst Campground closed late November to mid-MarchSource (opens US Forest Service, North Carolina seasonal closures in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceThe nation's first national forest scenic byway: 26 miles of US 64 and Forest Road 77Source (opens US Forest Service, Ocoee Scenic Byway in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceGroup campground near Waterville Valley, open mid-May to mid-OctoberSource (opens US Forest Service, Osceola Vista Campground in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceTrailhead for Tuckerman Ravine and shorter walks to Lost Pond and Square Ledge; parking at the AMC visitor centerSource (opens US Forest Service, Pinkham Notch Trailhead in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceOperating season June 9 through October 16Source (opens US Forest Service, Point Iroquois Light Station in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceAbout 46 miles, about an hour; Gladie Visitor Center, Nada Tunnel, stone archesSource (opens US Forest Service, Red River Gorge Scenic Byway in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceOpen Memorial Day to Columbus DaySource (opens US Forest Service, Russell-Colbath Historic Site in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceFour signed routes through maples, tamaracks and birches; Oberg, LeVeaux and Britton Peak viewsSource (opens US Forest Service, Sawtooth Mountains Fall Color Tour in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceLaRue Pine Hills drive and the Ohio River Scenic BywaySource (opens US Forest Service, Shawnee scenic drives in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceScenic system of shorter loop hikes off Route 49 in ThorntonSource (opens US Forest Service, Smarts Brook Trailhead in a new tab)
- Sep 27Reference29 sites on Zealand Road near the Zealand River, open mid-May to mid-OctoberSource (opens US Forest Service, Sugarloaf I Campground in a new tab)
- Sep 27Reference32 sites with a grassy field on Zealand Road, open mid-May to mid-OctoberSource (opens US Forest Service, Sugarloaf II Campground in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceThe Sugarloafs in 1.2 miles; Trestle Trail loop along the Zealand RiverSource (opens US Forest Service, Sugarloaf Trailhead in a new tab)
- Sep 27Reference54 miles of forest road from Silver Bay to AuroraSource (opens US Forest Service, Superior National Forest Scenic Byway in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceCheaha Mountain (2,407 ft), Chinnabee Silent Trail, Pinhoti Trail; Turnipseed campground usually March to NovemberSource (opens US Forest Service, Talladega National Forest Great Escapes in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceCascades on a brook flowing from Wildcat Mountain, reached from the Wildcat Ski Area parking lotSource (opens US Forest Service, Thompson Falls Trailhead in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceBeach open Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather permittingSource (opens US Forest Service, Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferencePopular roadside camping, mid-May to October; register two miles east of exit 31Source (opens US Forest Service, Tripoli Road Camping Area in a new tab)
- Sep 27Reference2.4 miles to Hermit Lake; snow and ice from late fall through late spring, upper section closed each springSource (opens US Forest Service, Tuckerman Ravine Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 27Reference27 sites in Waterville Valley, open mid-May to mid-October; exit 28 and Route 49Source (opens US Forest Service, Waterville Campground in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceRoad status list; Jefferson Notch and Mt. Clinton roads are not maintained for winter travelSource (opens US Forest Service, White Mountain NF forest roads status in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceFee sites by district, and which are not maintained in winter (no fee then)Source (opens US Forest Service, White Mountain NF passes in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferencePopular destinations: Maroon Bells, the wilderness, Vail Pass winter seasonSource (opens US Forest Service, White River Epic Adventures in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceLake Superior shore drive; Point Iroquois LighthouseSource (opens US Forest Service, Whitefish Bay National Forest Scenic Byway in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceStart of the Virginia Creeper Trail rideSource (opens US Forest Service, Whitetop Station Visitor Center in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceAnnual winter gating of north-zone roads (Dec 20, 2024 to Mar 18, 2025 that year)Source (opens US Forest Service, Winter road schedule, north zone of the Cherokee National Forest in a new tab)
- Sep 27Reference11 first-come sites on the Ammonoosuc River, Route 302, open mid-May to mid-OctoberSource (opens US Forest Service, Zealand Campground in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceZealand Trail to Zealand Falls Hut (2.3 miles); $5 day feeSource (opens US Forest Service, Zealand Trailhead in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceEleven-mile road with overlooks and views of Cave Run LakeSource (opens US Forest Service, Zilpo National Forest Scenic Byway in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceYoung trees grown from the Tidal Basin's “Stumpy” cherry, kept in a non-public area until the Park Service plants themSource (opens US National Arboretum, “Stumpy” Propagules are Alive and Well! in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceWhen the azaleas on Mount Hamilton usually peak (around the end of April) and how long they bloomSource (opens US National Arboretum, Azalea Collections in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceThe Arboretum's self-guided cherry tour: 40 numbered stops over about three miles, the early, mid-season and late bloom periods, and each treeSource (opens US National Arboretum, Beyond the Tidal Basin cherry tour booklet in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceDeciduous magnolias in early spring, evergreen magnolias in high summer, holly berries in autumnSource (opens US National Arboretum, Holly and Magnolia Collections in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceOpening hours, entrance gates, public transit and restroomsSource (opens US National Arboretum, Hours and Directions in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceThe two weeping cherries outside the National Herb Garden, planted in the early 1950s and propped with Japanese crutches since 2023Source (opens US National Arboretum, Protecting our Venerable Weeping Japanese Cherry Trees in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceVisitor rules: pets, picnics, picking plants, parkingSource (opens US National Arboretum, Rules and Guidelines in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceWhich cherry tour stops usually flower early (March), mid-season (late March to mid-April) and late (mid to late April)Source (opens US National Arboretum, What's Blooming Now? (cherry tour) in a new tab)
- Sep 27ReferenceTree range maps from Little's Atlas of United States Trees, one PDF per speciesSource (opens USDA Forest Service, Fire Effects Information System: Little's range maps in a new tab)
- Sep 26ReferenceMost rain falls November to April; land near Painted Rock closed March 1 to July 15 except guided toursSource (opens Bureau of Land Management, Carrizo Plain National Monument in a new tab)
- Sep 26ReferenceDirt roads become impassable in rain; docent-led wildflower tours on Saturdays in March, April and MaySource (opens Bureau of Land Management, Carrizo Plain recreation map and guide in a new tab)
- Sep 26ReferenceGoodwin Education Center open December 1 to May 31Source (opens Bureau of Land Management, Visit Carrizo Plain National Monument in a new tab)
- Sep 26ReferenceThe point in each state where the spring index is readSource (opens US Census Bureau, 2020 state centers of population in a new tab)
- Sep 26ReferenceForests, shrublands and pastures with many vistasSource (opens US Forest Service, Burnt Hill Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 26ReferenceOne of the best places for early spring wildflowers in the eastern GorgeSource (opens US Forest Service, Catherine Creek Recreation Area in a new tab)
- Sep 26ReferenceFossenvue Trail down to a gravel beach on the lake with panoramic viewsSource (opens US Forest Service, Caywood Point in a new tab)
- Sep 26ReferencePermits needed every year on weekends during peak spring wildflower seasonSource (opens US Forest Service, Dog Mountain Trail 147 in a new tab)
- Sep 26ReferenceKnown for its spring meadows of yellow balsamroot high on the mountainSource (opens US Forest Service, Dog Mountain Trailhead in a new tab)
- Sep 26ReferenceThe most popular season is autumn, trees and pastures ablaze with colorSource (opens US Forest Service, Finger Lakes National Forest in a new tab)
- Sep 26Reference79-mile loop on highways 276, 215 and 64; ranger station open daily April 1 to November 15Source (opens US Forest Service, Forest Heritage Scenic Byway in a new tab)
- Sep 26ReferenceMost Green Mountain National Forest roads closed December 15 to May 1Source (opens US Forest Service, Green Mountain and Finger Lakes conditions in a new tab)
- Sep 26ReferenceMiddlebury Gap, Brandon Gap, the Molly Stark Byway, Lincoln Gap Road (closed in winter); if a pull-off is full, keep goingSource (opens US Forest Service, Green Mountain National Forest scenic drives in a new tab)
- Sep 26ReferenceOutstanding vistas to the west, including Seneca LakeSource (opens US Forest Service, Interloken Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 26ReferenceA 36-mile loop byway through the forestSource (opens US Forest Service, Longhouse National Scenic Byway in a new tab)
- Sep 26ReferenceOne of the most photographed waterfalls in the east, off US 276; parking limitedSource (opens US Forest Service, Looking Glass Falls in a new tab)
- Sep 26Reference3.1 miles; very heavy use in summer and the autumn color seasonSource (opens US Forest Service, Looking Glass Rock Trail in a new tab)
- Sep 26ReferenceTimed reservations needed late May through early SeptemberSource (opens US Forest Service, Multnomah Falls in a new tab)
- Sep 26ReferenceA favorite fall color viewing spot over the reservoir; season late March to mid-December; access road used as a ski trail in winterSource (opens US Forest Service, Rimrock Hiking Trail and Overlook in a new tab)
- Sep 26ReferenceFoot bridge over the gorge of the Swift River, eight miles west of ConwaySource (opens US Forest Service, Rocky Gorge Scenic Area in a new tab)
- Sep 26ReferenceCascades in a narrow flume, 15 miles west of Conway on the Kancamagus HighwaySource (opens US Forest Service, Sabbaday Falls in a new tab)
- Sep 26ReferenceElevations from 3,300 to over 6,000 feetSource (opens US Forest Service, Shining Rock Wilderness in a new tab)
- Sep 26ReferenceThe 34-mile Kancamagus Scenic Byway, especially beautiful in the fall foliage seasonSource (opens US Forest Service, White Mountain NF scenic drives in a new tab)