Posted in Maryland Fall September 09, 2018 by

You’ll Be Happy To Hear That Maryland’s Fall Foliage Is Expected To Be Bright And Bold This Year

Are you ready for the leaves to change? According to foliagenetwork.com, the summer’s higher than normal temperatures and heavy rainfall may very well have set the stage for a bright and bold autumn. We’ll be keeping an eye on foliage reports in the coming weeks and in the meantime, here’s when and where you will most likely spot colorful leaves this fall.

You'll likely start to spot patchy areas of fall foliage in early October.
Flickr / Jeff Kubina
Each week, the autumn colors will become more saturated. Around October 8th, the foliage goes from patchy to partial...
Flickr / S Pakhrin
...and by the middle of the month, the colors will be near their peak.
Flickr / Jeff Kubina
According to smokymountains.com, optimal, peak foliage will be around October 22nd. Although the entire month of October is likely to be beautiful, this is the best time of month for a nature hike (and be sure to bring your camera)!
Flickr / Jerry Edmundson
By the end of October, fall's festive colors will become muted, so be sure to time your outdoor adventures this season just right.
Flickr / Todor Kamenov 石拓
Whether you live in Maryland's western region...
Flickr / Bob Carney
...or along the eastern shore...
Flickr / Joseph Gruber
...this is sure to be a season you won't forget.
Flickr / YoughioghenyRiverLuvr
See smokymountain.com's fall foliage map for yourself by clicking here. You can adjust the map to see the entire US, which is helpful for those traveling outside of Maryland as well.

Where is your favorite place around Maryland to soak in the fall foliage sights?

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