foliage
Peak fall colors throughout much of Maine
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine officials say that peak fall colors have reached much of northern and western parts of the state. In its weekly fall foliage report, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry says that peak leaf color is being seen from Bangor up north to Fort Kent. Leaf colors have also reached […]
Much of Maine at peak foliage for holiday weekend
AUGUSTA (AP) — Conservation officials say the fall colors are hitting peak levels across much of eastern, central and western Maine in time for Columbus Day weekend. In its weekly fall foliage report, the Maine Forest Service says rangers are reporting that the foliage is 75 to 100 percent toward peak in a swath stretching […]
Fall colors nearing peak throughout Maine
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine’s fall foliage colors are gradually approaching their peak conditions throughout the state. State conservation officials said in their weekly fall foliage report on Wednesday that Aroostook County and the western part of the state are now reporting peak conditions. The eastern part of the state from Calais to Bar Harbor is […]
Acadia would close during foliage season if federal government shuts down
PORTLAND (AP) — A government shutdown could close Acadia National during prime foliage season. It would be the second time in less than six months that congressional wrangling would threaten tourism. Park officials announced in March that the Park Loop Road would open in May, a month later than their usual openings because of a […]
Fall colors approaching peak in parts of Maine
AUGUSTA (AP) — Conservation officials say the fall foliage colors are approaching their peak in northern and western Maine. In its weekly fall foliage report, the Maine Forest Service says rangers are reporting high color change of 50 to 75 percent toward peak in much of the northern and western areas of the state. The […]
Good outlook for foliage despite pockets of discoloring leaf fungus in Maine
BELFAST — It’ll be a good season for foliage, according to experts, even though leaf fungal diseases are turning towering maple trees in certain parts of the state brown instead of bright orange and red. “I think we’ve actually had a pretty good growing season, for the most part,” Morten Moesswilde, midcoast district forester for […]
Colorful fall foliage expected in Maine
AUGUSTA (AP) — Conservation officials are expecting a colorful fall foliage season in Maine. Bill Ostrofsky of the Maine Forest Service said he’s expecting vibrant colors given the vigorous healthy foliage on the state’s maple trees and the moderate summer weather. In its first weekly foliage report of the season, the Department of Agriculture, Conservation […]
Road trip: A trip back in time and fall scenery, too
NEWFIELD — It’s getting closer to fall foliage time, an annual incentive for jumping in the car and searching out the most colorful hillsides and valleys in the Northeast. Well, for some folks, simple leaf-peeping is not quite reason enough for a road trip. Here’s a plan that should satisfy the curiosity of youngsters and […]
Fall foliage, also known as leaf peeping in Maine
Overnight temperatures in the 40s and the continued decrease in daylight sparks the gradual change in leaf color from north to south through late October, according to the report. Peak foliage means that at least 75 percent of the leaves have changed color. At www.visitmaine.com, Maine’s fall foliage conditions are updated regularly and visitors can […]