Posted in Kansas September 07, 2017 by

Here Are The Best Times And Places To View Fall Foliage In Kansas

Whether you want it or not, fall is headed our way! Even as you lose your warm days full of sunshine, there’s plenty of gorgeous colors to look forward to in the next couple months. The sunflower state will soon turn into a sea of red, orange, and yellow leaves that bring us into a beautiful fall season. This map by Smoky Mountains shows us just about what time is the best to view fall leaves across the state. Let’s take a look!

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It can take only days for a tree to turn from green to orange, so it's important to find when you'll see the most color at once.
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Though the dates may end up varying a little, it's still a great guide to when you should take your day trips to see the leaves in all their glory.
Near October 1st, they're expecting the western half (red-orange and red areas) to be in full color.
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Here you'll see that Central Kansas all the way to the Colorado border is supposed to be in its prime on October 1st.
By October 15th, the other half of the state is in its prime instead.
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So, make sure you're not falling in the brown area when you're trying to snap those gorgeous fall photos. Only the best will do!
Some trees will always be green, however. So your best bet is to look for trees such as Birch, Elm, Maple, and Oak when you go hunting.
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As always, enjoy the weather! Warm apple cider or hot chocolate will make this an adventure for more than one of your senses. If you're going to plan a trip to see the leaves, now's the time to start!

In addition to these maps of when you’ll find the brightest leaves, why not plan for this scenic road trip to view fall foliage with those dates in mind?

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