For fall foliage, from the Catskills to Central Park in New York and beyond, check out some maps to help you find the best spots.
With fall now upon us, many are looking for maps for fall foliage for New York and beyond, so they can find out when and where to enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
While locations in New England, such as Vermont, are well known for being the best places to view the fall foliage, brilliant colors can be viewed right in our area as well. From the Catskills to Central Park, there's something for everyone to enjoy.The arrival of autumn brings about longer and cooler nights. These changes send a signal to the leaves in trees to stop producing chlorophyll, the compound that makes them green.
Trees that surround bodies of water, like lakes and ponds, will typically change colors before trees that are further away from the water. As far as this year goes, we had a dry start to the summer, subsequently followed by lots of wetness from mid July through September. Most of the region is running well above average in rainfall. This will likely set the stage for an abundance of fantastic fall color once cooler temperatures set in as we progress through October. So, expect lots of radiance.
In recent years, the seasonal change of colors has been occurring later and later. Last year was no exception. This may be our new normal, but eventually the colors do show up. Better late than never!Thanks for reading CBS NEWS.Please enter valid email address to continue