The Fall Foliage At These 6 State Parks In Arizona Is Stunningly Beautiful

Now that the calendar says we are officially in the fall season, I bet you're probably itching to start checking out the changing leaves across Arizona. Since the leaves typically start their color change in early October, you have just enough time to plan out any road trips to check out the colors in different areas of the state. To help you get started, here are some previews of autumn in our state parks from previous years. Enjoy!

1. Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park

You will find plenty of fall color happening at this state park, thanks in part to their large tree collection. That’s why it is called an arboretum, after all.

2. Catalina State Park

For a surprising view of fall colors in the southern region, check out Catalina State Park near Tucson.

3. Lyman Lake State Park

This park has both a picturesque lake and stunning autumnal color palette in the fall.

4. Red Rock State Park

Watch different warm layers build up over the fall season and how they alter the experience of the Red Rock State Park.

5. Slide Rock State Park

You would think that in the middle of November, this popular summer vacation spot would see fewer visitors but that’s not always the case. It's also a great area to start watching the leaves develop into warmer colors.

6. Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

Another pretty location to check out the fall foliage is at and near the Tonto Natural Bridge.

If the fall foliage isn’t happening in your backyard, where do you hope to see the changing colors this year? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.