Fall Foliage in the Southeast - Typical Fall Color Peak Periods

By Sheridan Alexander, About.com Guide

According to the Virginia Department of Forestry, peak fall foliage periods in Virginia tend to begin in the western mountains around the middle of October and end in the eastern areas of Virginia sometime during the middle of November. Typically, based on past years, the best times to see the changing leaves in Virginia are:

• Western Virginia - Mid through Late October
  
• Central Virginia - Last week in October through the First week in November
  
• Eastern Virginia - End of October to Mid November

Additional Virginia Fall Foliage Information:

• The Virginia Tourism Corporation offers several online leaf tracking options including color tracking, weekly fall foliage reports and more at Virginia Tourism Fall Information.
  
  
• Visit the Virginia Department of Forestry Web Site to see a map of Typical Peak Color Periods and read more about Virginia's fall foliage.
  
  
• Visit the following Weather Channel Web Sites to find Fall Foliage Reports and Maps for:
  
  The Shenandoah Valley
  The Blue Ridge Parkway

Reminder: These average peak periods are based on previous years and do not necessarily reflect the peak fall foliage periods of the current year. In order to avoid disappointment, be sure to obtain updated fall foliage information before making you final travel plans.

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