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Good Vs. Bad Foliage Forecast Maps

New England Fall Foliage Posted on September 5, 2021 by Jeff FoliageApril 8, 2023

I’m guessing that everybody is wondering what is going to happen this fall, as far as our New England Fall Foliage is concerned. Below are two planning tools to help you base your decisions. First I want to say that … Continue reading →

Posted in 2021 posts, New England Fall Foliage, Planning Your Fall Foliage Trip | Tagged Stress Free Vacation | 4 Replies

Can you “wing it” on any day in October?

New England Fall Foliage Posted on May 24, 2021 by Jeff FoliageJune 18, 2024

This is a re-write of an article written in 2015. it was titled “Can you “wing it” on Columbus day weekend?”… The rules used to be that on Monday-Thursday you could wing it. Friday thru Sunday, get reservations. From 1999 … Continue reading →

Posted in 2021 posts, New England Fall Foliage, Planning Your Fall Foliage Trip | Tagged Maine Forest Yurts, Milan Hill State Park, Stress Free Vacation | 4 Replies

When is the Best Time to Visit New England?

New England Fall Foliage avatarPosted on June 1, 2019 by Jeff FoliageJune 3, 2023 47

The #1 question that I get every year: When is the best time for fall foliage in New England? Based on this set of loose parameters, it’s an easy Question… Late September and all of October, Of Course! Rarely is … Continue reading →

Posted in 2019 Posts, New England Fall Foliage, Planning Your Fall Foliage Trip | Tagged Autumn in New England, foliage maps, peak fall foliage, Stress Free Vacation | 47 Replies

Setting Expectations for New England Fall Foliage

New England Fall Foliage Posted on August 22, 2018 by Jeff FoliageApril 2, 2023

Many people comment and say They are happy with pretty much whatever they find. I’m usually the same way, until Mother Nature is a grudge and refuses to let the colors out to play… Last year

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Posted in 2018 posts, New England Fall Foliage, Planning Your Fall Foliage Trip, Vermont Locations | Tagged Island Pond Vermont, peak fall foliage, Stress Free Vacation | 28 Replies

The Zen of Fall Foliage

New England Fall Foliage avatarPosted on July 5, 2017 by Jeff FoliageApril 2, 2023 10

That single moment when you get out of the car and fall foliage colors as far as the eye can see and your heart swells with joy. I will tell you now, that I, The great and powerful foliage guru, … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017 posts, Diary of a Leef Peeper, New England Fall Foliage | Tagged Autumn in New England, reflections of fall color, Stress Free Vacation | 10 Replies

The Basic Rules of Fall Foliage

New England Fall Foliage avatarPosted on April 11, 2016 by Jeff FoliageMay 25, 2023  

Maybe instead of rules, we should say “guidelines”. Because most people will tell you, who have any experience at all, rules are meant to be broken. In 2012 during September, we were getting low temperatures in the 40s and upper … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 posts, New England Fall Foliage, Planning Your Fall Foliage Trip | Tagged Autumn in New England, peak fall foliage, Stress Free Vacation | Leave a reply

4 Rules for planning your fall foliage trip

New England Fall Foliage Posted on April 24, 2015 by Jeff FoliageMay 15, 2025

Building an itinerary from scratch I received a request for help with an itinerary from New York, up into New England, and back again. They gave me a loose set of parameters and asked what I would suggest. This is … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020 Posts, New England Fall Foliage, Planning Your Fall Foliage Trip, Scenic Drives | Tagged Albany Covered Bridge, Autumn in New England, gazetteer, Harvest festivals and fairs, peak fall foliage, Stress Free Vacation | Leave a reply

Thirty Days to Experience Autumn

New England Fall Foliage Posted on November 11, 2014 by Jeff FoliageMay 13, 2023

Only 30 days to experience Autumn? Confused? Many of you will no doubt be scratching your noggin saying that doesn’t add up… There aren’t that many days of fall color, or are there? In reality, the early color begins to … Continue reading →

Posted in 2014 posts, Diary of a Leef Peeper, New England Fall Foliage, Planning Your Fall Foliage Trip | Tagged Autumn in New England, Errol New Hampshire, maple leaves, Stress Free Vacation | Leave a reply

Three Techniques to Improve Your Fall Foliage Trip

New England Fall Foliage avatarPosted on January 21, 2014 by Jeff FoliageFebruary 2, 2025  

Today I’m going to give you three very important techniques that will help you minimize bad fall foliage experiences. We all know you love coming to New England and finding great fall foliage. But during 2005, I heard the wailing … Continue reading →

Posted in 2014 posts, New England Fall Foliage, Planning Your Fall Foliage Trip | Tagged Autumn in New England, Camels Hump Mountain, Harvest festivals and fairs, peak fall foliage, Stress Free Vacation | Leave a reply

Three Simple Rules to Plan Your Fall Foliage Vacation

New England Fall Foliage Posted on July 23, 2012 by Jeff FoliageMay 12, 2024

3 Simple rules to plan your fall foliage vacation “What are the best dates for my fall foliage vacation”? I’ve been spending time in various travel forums as well as my blog’s comment areas and all reflect the same mood. People … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 posts, New England Fall Foliage, Planning Your Fall Foliage Trip | Tagged Autumn in New England, peak fall foliage, Stress Free Vacation | 2 Replies

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Hello, Just wanted to send a quick note to say thank you for your help in planning our New England trip this weekend!

We arrived Wednesday night and I’m currently in the airport about to fly back home to NC. Based on your recommendations, we decided to stay in southern New England- we flew into Providence, drove to Old Sturbridge Village, spent some time in the quiet corner of CT and drove down 169 to Mystic.

We spent yesterday and today in Newport. Everything about this trip was beautiful and wonderful! I have no idea if the foliage is “peak” for the area but for us it was just perfect. The trees were beautiful shades of orange, yellow, red, and some green.

I just wanted to say that I appreciate the help you gave us- we never would’ve known to visit these areas if you hadn’t suggested them in one of your posts and we are had the most wonderful trip! Thanks! Meredith Spangler

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  • 2025 Fall Foliage Forecast for New England
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