Autumn officially begins Sept. 22, and deciduous forests across the U.S. will soon burst into shades of gold, orange and red.
Where and when the foliage will be most colorful depends on location, altitude and weather. Leaves turn earlier in places with higher elevations and lower temperatures. The northernmost states and mountainous regions could peak as early as late September, while southern destinations may not peak until November.
No matter when you're hoping to plan a trip this fall, there are plenty of options to take in the beautiful foliage. Here are the earliest foliage forecasts, plus some destination inspiration to help plan a fall foliage trip this year.
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