Main Leaf Question?

Question

I want to visit Main but I need to know some good web sights to check out for the best time to go. I want to see the folliage. Can anyone give some good websights to check out?

Answer 1

Any time from now, and for the next two weeks is prime viewing for fall foliage!

http://www.yankeemagazine.com/travel/index.php
http://gonewengland.about.com/cs/fallfoliage/l/blfoliagecentrl.htm
http://gonewengland.about.com/cs/fallfoliage/a/aafalltours.htmhttp://www.yankeefoliage.com/

Those are some good websites, including the last one, which has a map which will guide you day to day about the foliage and what are the best spots.

Answer 2

Keep in mind the leaf peeping in New England is very dependant on how much rain we get during the summer. The wetter the summer usually (usually) the better the foliage season.

This year has been dry in MA, Not sure how NH has been this summer but there should be plenty of websites out there that map the foliage season out for you. If i get a min to find one I will post it.

Answer 3

The general rule of thumb is that Columbus Day weekend is prime leaf peeping. I live in southern NH, ~15 miles from Maine and the leafs are just starting to turn. IMHO, being on the early side of the turn is best (i.e. now) because the leafs that have turned are very bright and they are beautiful mixed in with the green.

Maples are the red/orange leafs, they turn first then fall off rapidly. Maples are turning right now. Oaks go later, but they aren't as beautiful as the maples. Birch trees, bright yellow, are peak right now where I live. The birch in my yard is half bare this morning.

Answer 4

Here's a link for visiting Maine. Typically the northern part of the state changes first and then the color change moves toward the coast.

http://www.meliving.com/foliage/