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Fall Foliage in the Southeast - Typical Fall Color Peak Periods

By Sheridan Alexander, About.com

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Kentucky - Peak Fall Color Guide

Dale Hollow Lake Houseboat - Kentucky

Dale Hollow Lake Houseboat - Kentucky

Photo Credit: Courtesy of www.kentuckytourism.com
The first bursts of red, yellow and gold fall foliage begin to appear in some areas of Kentucky as early as mid-September. According to the Kentucky Department of Tourism, color changes appear in the eastern regions of the state first and work toward the west, usually over a time period of a week to two weeks. The average typical peak time is around mid October.

The Kentucky Department of Tourism offers a helpful online Kentucky ColorFall Guide, complete with updated color change alerts and access to a map of color changes throughout the state.

Additional Kentucky Fall Foliage Information:

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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