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

Harvests are well underway and fall is right around the corner for legendary North Dakota, whether we are ready for it or not! After these last days of summer, we still have this one more season to enjoy before winter arrives in full force. And in the Peace Garden State, it is a beautiful season for sure! Many trees here will go through the annual transformation of vivid reds and golds and it is a sight that is nothing short of spectacular. Fall in North Dakota is a special time unlike any other.

The folks over at Smoky Mountains are kind enough to create a fun way to see when and where the peak fall foliage times are (or, rather, when they think they'll be) so you can plan your leaf-peeping accordingly. Take a look:

This map from Smoky Mountains will show us where and when the predicted peak fall foliage is.

By moving the slider, you can see different times and which are the best for each state. Above shows the general idea around September 19th, when North Dakota is just entering the transformation.

The prime leaf peeping time in North Dakota is forecast to happen on or around October 17th.

During this time most of North Dakota is near, at, or just past peak, creating a beautiful array of colors across the entire state.

These predictions can't be completely accurate, obviously, but using them may help many people plan gorgeous fall foliage trips that will definitely dazzle.

There is a seemingly endless array of things to do in the fall in North Dakota, and leaf peeping is just some of it!

This time will be here before you know it, so now is definitely when you want to start planning so that you can see the beauty of the season before it passes.

North Dakota has plenty of ways to enjoy the natural spectacle, whether through hiking, camping, road trips, or heading out on a boat in a lake surrounded by trees. The opportunities are endless, but the window of time is not - so plan to get out there!

If you're looking for inspiration for places to see in North Dakota during the fall, check out our charming North Dakota fall foliage road trip. It'll be a stunner!

You can view the interactive map by Smoky Mountains on the official website to help make your plans. What are you going to do to embrace fall in North Dakota? Let us know!