Fall Foliage Report – October 6, 2022

Fall Foliage Report – October 6, 2022

October 6, 2022

“The solar after the rain is rather more stunning than the solar earlier than the rain.”

–Invoice Watterson

Final week we talked about one of many largest impacts on fall foliage – climate. Ian introduced quite a lot of wind and rain to our area, leading to a moist forest ground and cooler temperatures, and fortunately not quite a lot of leaf drop because of the early fall timing of the storm. And whereas the paths in our parks could also be muddy, of us, weekends like this are made for the autumn. 

The bushes in Western Maryland are revealing fall’s most interesting array of coloration with good oranges, yellows and reds portray the skyline. Jap Maryland continues to be experiencing quite a lot of inexperienced, however small pops of coloration can nonetheless be seen. 

Should you’re planning to immerse your self in all issues fall this weekend, don’t neglect to snap your photographs and ship them our manner!

And to maintain the very best of fall coming all season lengthy, signal as much as obtain our Fall Foliage Report on to your inbox. 

Western Maryland

For the reason that begin of fall we now have had largely cool climate with a mixture of wet and sunny days. That is superb fall foliage climate, and it’s giving us a spectacular show thus far. The sugar and pink maples are the celebrities of the present now, with the oaks and hickories eagerly ready backstage for his or her debut. We anticipate a lot of Garrett County to see peak foliage round October 15, and starting now via the subsequent two weeks would be the greatest time to take pleasure in fall foliage within the far western a part of the state!
Melissa Nash, Forester, Garrett Undertaking Supervisor

Fall foliage has come to Allegany County, and the additional west you go the higher the present, with the city of LaVale being the dividing line.  East of LaVale peak coloration is but to return, however west of LaVale is in full fall coloration. Guests to Rocky Hole State Park will discover considered one of Maryland’s most opulent fall views overlooking a mile-long gorge on the finish of a brief hike on Canyon Overlook Path. If sitting again and having fun with the present is extra your type, hop aboard the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad for a soothing tour of western Maryland’s fall panorama.
Dan Hedderick, Maryland Forest Service

The temperature and rain each fell this week at Fort Frederick State Park, and hints of crimson and gold are beginning to dot the panorama across the stone fort. Whereas taking within the fall foliage on the 585-acre park, take pleasure in a historical past lesson alongside considered one of our self-guided excursions. 
Bob Research, State Park Ranger Supervisor, Maryland Park Service, Fort Frederick State Park Complicated

Fort Frederick State Park, Washington County – Photograph: Bob Research

Fort Frederick State Park, Washington County – Photograph: Bob Research

Fall colours are rapidly taking middle stage in Garrett County, with illuminating yellows and oranges outshining their inexperienced forest neighbors. Come and witness among the best fall foliage shows in Maryland by reserving a campsite or cabin at New Germany State Park by calling 1-888-432-2267.
Julia Musselwhite, State Park Ranger Supervisor, New Germany State Park & Dan’s Mountain State Park 

Northern/Central Maryland

We’re nonetheless seeing plenty of inexperienced at Honest Hill Pure Assets Administration Space in Cecil County. With the rain behind us and dryer, cooler temperatures forward, daring fall colours will quickly grace our panorama. 
Ranger Diana Marsteller – Coaching Division, Maryland Park Service

Photograph Submissions for the Week

We’d wish to thank the entire of us that proceed to ship in photographs of fall scenes from throughout the state. By way of your experiences and photographs we obtain first-hand accounts of our fall transition in Maryland. Please ship us your fall foliage photographs, together with the names of any tree species you notice, utilizing our simple on-line type!