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Fall Colors
Beginning to Appear Across the Buckeye State
ODNR Fall Foliage Update No. 1 - Oct. 1
Photos from ODNR photo gallery
COLUMBUS, OH – The hints of color that are beginning to highlight the
canopies of Ohio's woodlands, along with the cooler temperatures, are
sure signs that autumn is beginning to take hold. These are also the
tell-tale signs that the fall color season is upon us here in the
Buckeye State, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources
(ODNR).
“Many maple and ash trees are welcoming us into this year’s fall color
season,” said ODNR Fall Color Forester Casey Burdick. “The white ash
trees are showing dark purples while the green ash trees glow with
vibrant yellows and golden oranges. Various maples, especially along
the edges of woods and in urban areas, are showing some early color;
dogwoods are also showing some awesome dark reds.”
Ohioans are encouraged to get outside and take advantage of the beauty
of this season. The brilliance of fall color adds to the enjoyment of
any outdoor activity. Hiking, biking, running or paddling all provide
excellent opportunities for people to take in the wonderful colors of
fall while getting a little exercise. Rounds of disc golf and golf can
be played on beautiful, award-winning courses at several state parks
and offer another chance to appreciate the season.
People interested in finding out where the most captivating leaves will
be throughout the fall color season should check out
fallcolor.ohiodnr.gov, ODNR’s premier guide to Ohio’s fall color
season. This website includes:
• Weekly color updates and information to help plan a fall color
adventure.
• Weekly videos from Burdick highlighting color hot spots around the
state.
• Links for fall activities and overnight accommodations at Ohio State
Parks.
Looking for some great fall getaway ideas? TourismOhio has numerous
itinerary ideas and a list of attractions at discoverohio.com under
Autumn Adventures.
ODNR and TourismOhio encourage people to take fall color photos and
upload them to social media using the hashtag, #ohiofall14. Follow
@ohiodnr, @OhioStateParks and @DiscoverOhio on Twitter and Ohio
Department of Natural Resources, Ohio State Parks and Discover Ohio on
Facebook to see more fall color photos.
New this year, ODNR is offering a Best of Ohio Fall 14 Photo Contest on
Ohio State Parks’ Instagram (@OHstateparks). Post your photos to
Instagram using the hashtag #ohiofall14 and automatically be entered
into the contest. Prizes include a four-person tent from REI, a Hocking
Hills Canopy Tours Zip Line Adventure and overnight stays at many of
our state park lodges.
ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural
resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of updates that will
highlight some of the best locations to enjoy Ohio’s fall color season.
News releases will be issued from ODNR weekly on Wednesdays to announce
the reports through late October. Available online are fall foliage
video reports with information from Casey Burdick, ODNR’s fall color
forester. See the attachment for this week’s fall color update and use
the color condition key below.
For the latest conditions of various Ohio locations click here
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