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    Photo of the Week  Oct 3, 2009
    Next up, Mease plans to turn his lens toward the trees and capture some fall foliage shots. Top msnbc. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    45th annual Fall Foliage Festival planned in Bedford  Oct 2, 2009
    The first two weekends in October, 3 - 4 and 10 - 11, Bedford will hold its 45th annual Fall Foliage Festival. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Cruises unveil more options  Oct 2, 2009
    Whether you re interested in traveling to the Caribbean, Europe or New England, now is the perfect time to explore ocean adventures, when you can bypass hurricanes, get the best prices in an off-peak season and experience stunning fall foliage. Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Sea will be the largest cruise ship on the water with a capacity of 6,296 passengers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Train trip a chance to promote region  Oct 2, 2009
    The group tasted local wines and discussed tourism on the five-car Finger Lakes Scenic Railway train as the fall foliage provided an appropriate backdrop for the day's topic: tourism in Cayuga County ... Tourists have come from as far away as Ohio and New York City to take the fall foliage rides offered by the railway, said Salone. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Fall classic: Aspens over Hart Prairie, Flagstaff.  Oct 2, 2009
    Arizona fall-colors hikes and scenic drives. Arizona fall-colors hikes and scenic drives. (AZCentral -- Travel)

    Send in your fall foliage pictures!  Oct 1, 2009
    It's time to send in your fall foliage photos. We'll select the best and feature them in coming weeks. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Family travel five: Ready for fall fun? Leave it to me  Sep 30, 2009
    Gather to glimpse the western larch turning beige, the aspen's golden glow or the soft yellow of the cottonwood as the fall foliage creates a colorful collage for our viewing pleasure. Temperatures and rainfall affect the timing and length of the color season, so check for the nearest scenic drives. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)

    Md. launches fall foliage hotline  Sep 26, 2009
    Maryland tourism department launches toll-free fall foliage hotline - Baltimore Business Journal ... Maryland tourism department launches toll-free fall foliage hotline ... Callings to the Maryland Fall Foliage Hotline will also be able to learn about fall festivals happening throughout the state. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)

    Theres no better time to hit the high seas  Sep 24, 2009
    Richard Hamilton SmithThe view of fall foliage, with downtown Minneapolis in the background,is a stunning sight from the Mississippi River ... For Bill Panoff, publisher and editor-in-chief of Porthole magazine, the fall foliage is the perfect excuse to set sail ... People are flying in from other parts of the world to experience the fall foliage by cruise ship. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Save-A-Date: Sept. 24  Sep 24, 2009
    Oct. 17: Natural Resources Commission s Trails Committee announces a Guernsey Path Walk from 9 to 10 a.m. Walk along the Charles River to the Waban Arches and see the fall foliage from the top of the 50-foot arches. Take an optional short walk thru the Guernsey Sanctuary to Sabrina Lake. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)

    National parks headed for banner year  Sep 23, 2009
    Olson said October is a big month for travel as well, especially among retirees and in parts of the country where there is fall foliage. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Fall Foliage Will Make The Not-So-Hot Summer Worth It, Forester Says  Sep 23, 2009
    The variation in color in fall foliage, he says, results from different transition speeds and chemistry in each species ... "Have you ever read a newspaper article about fall foliage that doesn't quote a forester saying that this year will be great?" says Jody Bronson, the forest manager at Norfolk's 5,500-acre Great Mountain Forest, who was taking a break on Tuesday afternoon while shaving an ax handle from a cured length of ironwood. (FOX61, CT)

    Tips to see fall foliage in a whole new way  Sep 23, 2009
    (ARA) - Every fall, many families pack up the car to travel to see fall foliage ... Most regions have an area known for a vivid display of fall foliage, so families don't have to travel too far to enjoy autumn colors ... While flexibility is key to seeing the best colors, if you plan to camp or are visiting an area popular for fall foliage viewing, it is always best to check camping or hotel availability. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)

    Foliage from the water: Viewing spots for boaters  Sep 23, 2009
    CHICAGO If you enjoy fall foliage, consider doing some of your leaf-peeping from the water. More travel stories. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    In New England, falling leaves and revenues  Sep 23, 2009
    CONCORD, N.H. - Northern New England's fall foliage is expected to be spectacular this year, unlike tourism revenues, which likely will remain muted as the economy slowly recovers. Abundant rain during the summer should boost the vibrancy of the red, orange and gold foliage that attracts millions of visitors to New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont each fall. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Beyond New England  Sep 23, 2009
    New England is justifiably famous for its fall foliage (to see it for yourself, don't miss our ), but high-season autumn crowds can often create traffic jams along the region's most popular routes. Luckily, New England is hardly the only part of the United States where travelers can take in the spectacular colors of the season. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Stay active with Brookline Recreation  Sep 22, 2009
    Fall Foliage Kayak Trip Enjoy the beauty of fall in New England from a different perspective. On Sunday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m. to noon, an experienced guide from Still River Outfitters will lead you down the Charles River, departing from Dover. (Brookline TAB, MA)

    Changes in the air  Sep 22, 2009
    Fall foliage would go from the blazing red and orange of maples to a less chromatic golden and bronze. Signature northern birds, like the loon, might flee permanently to Canada. (Boston Globe)

    Photos by You  Sep 19, 2009
    Kathy Casstevens, director of marketing at Starved Rock Lodge, sent this fall foliage photo as an example of what we can expect in the coming weeks. Kathy said that the photo would make an excellent screensaver. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    New England hoping revenues rise as leaves fall  Sep 19, 2009
    CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Northern New England's fall foliage is expected to be spectacular this year, unlike tourism revenues, which likely will remain muted as the economy slowly recovers. Abundant rain during the summer should boost the vibrancy of the red, orange and gold foliage that attracts millions of visitors to New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont each fall. (Concord Monitor)

    Yard and Garden: Fall lawn activities -- seeding, fertilizing and tree walks  Sep 19, 2009
    Wow, after all this lawn work, it s time to take a break and enjoy the fall foliage. And what better way to observe the fall foliage than participating in a fall tree walk ... If Mother Nature cooperates, we should see lots of these trees at or near their prime fall foliage colors. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Fall foliage in New England, from $28 a night  Sep 19, 2009
    Newport, R.I., from $159 per room per nightThe Fall Foliage/Fall Into Savings package includes one night in a room with a view of the water at the Hyatt Regency Newport on Goat Island, a $25 food and beverage credit valid for lunch or dinner at the Windward Restaurant or Five33, 20 percent off a pumpkin facial at the Stillwater Spa and two Fireside Kiss cocktails. Guests also get in-room Internet service and a Rhode Island fall foliage map, and will have access to an outdoor saltwater pool. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Free Fall Fun for Asheville, North Carolina  Sep 17, 2009
    Enjoy the fall foliage in the Pisgah National Forest from your bicycle on the new Point Lookout Greenway that climbs the ridge between Old Fort and Black Mountain. For more details and the fall foliage forecast, visit the 350-page free online travel guide at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Sica Hollow Walk Saturday  Sep 17, 2009
    Along the way, visitors will identify native plants and wildlife, discover American Indian legends and learn about the natural forces that created the hollow, all while immersed in the hollow's famous fall foliage. The Walk in the Park program is a series of educational, guided hikes held throughout the year in South Dakota state parks, recreation areas and nature preserves. (Marshall County Journal, SD)

    Carry the color of the season through fall and beyond  Sep 16, 2009
    Platter-shaped white flowers in spring; textured green, maple-like foliage in summer; translucent r 00004000 ed berries in late summer; and burgundy red explosion of fall foliage. -For small spaces, use dwarf varieties, including Compactum, which is best for fruit and flowers. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)

    15 vivid North American road trips  Sep 16, 2009
    15 fall foliage drives - Seasonal- msnbc ... Worthwhile scenic fall foliage drives ... Fall foliage road trips are almost a national rite of passagea quintessentially American combination of the outdoors and the automobile. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Fall foliage in New York State, from $115 a night  Sep 16, 2009
    Mirror Lake only allows non-motorized boats, so it's always peaceful, and there's plenty of bright fall foliageplus the Adirondack Mountainsto admire from the water. Its A Snap. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    One-day, one-tank fall foliage trips  Sep 16, 2009
    Fall foliage on one tank or less - Rob Lovitt columns- msnbc ... Fall foliage on one tank or less ... BostonNew Hampshire may not be Napa, but visitors can easily enjoy fine wines and fall foliage via four new. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Three Ways To Enjoy Fall Foliage On Skyline Drive  Sep 16, 2009
    Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (AP) -- Skyline Drive specializes in solitude mixed with pulse-racing exhilaration. (W-USA News, DC)

    Quiet thrills in the autumnal Blue Ridge  Sep 15, 2009
    5:01 p.m. Monday, September 14, 2009. The Associated Press. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Southwestern travel notes  Sep 15, 2009
    HISTORIC RAILROAD TOURS FALL FOLIAGE IN N.M.. The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad in Chama, N.M., provides views of fall foliage in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado on daily tours through Oct. 18 ... offers a Fall Foliage Photo Train Ride on Sept. 27 and the Chama Steam Fall Classic on Oct. 24. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)

    Let it glow, let it glow, let it glow  Sep 13, 2009
    Best way to toast the season For the best of all worlds -- fall foliage, rolling farmland, sparkling water views, and a tasty tipple or two -- pick up the Coastal Wine Trail () beginning in Westerly, Rhode Island, and drive some or all of its 170 miles, stopping for a few sips along the way. There are eight wineries in all. (Boston Globe)

    Marathon travel should be less taxing than the race  Sep 13, 2009
    Meanwhile, next month s Hartford Marathon aims to show off fall foliage as well as New England runners. In an effort to attract the region s top runners, the marathon doubles the prize money for top finishers who are selected members of the New England s Finest program. (Boston Globe)

    New perspective for leaf-peepers  Sep 12, 2009
    This photo released by Mount Snow shows hikers walking amongst the fall foliage. (AP Photo/Mount Snow) This photo released by Mount Snow shows their ski lifts in use during the summer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Chairlift offers new perspective for leaf-peepers  Sep 11, 2009
    (AP Photo/Mount Snow) This photo released by Mount Snow shows hikers walking amongst the fall foliage. (AP Photo/Mount Snow). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Iowa fall: Mississippi, bridges of Madison County  Sep 10, 2009
    Or take a fall foliage cruise along the Mississippi: http://www ... About an hour southwest of Des Moines is Winterset, home to "The Bridges of Madison County" made famous in the book and movie, and a lovely place to view fall foliage. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Looking to fall all over the autumn foliage?  Sep 10, 2009
    As we drove along this scenic route, however, I was wishing the Celebration took place a few weeks later, when the bright colors of fall foliage paint a stunning picture on the landscape ... What are your favorite fall foliage routes to take. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    View From Abroad- For better or for worse  Sep 10, 2009
    I love/bore my local friends with stories about the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry, various American cities I ve visited, politics, culture, fall foliage and every little news story that occurs back home. Despite the overly nationalistic education we receive in America, and the unfortunate slap in the face I get every time I learn that the U.S. isn t the land of opportunity for all, I still love the place. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)

    Falling for the colors of The Kanc  Sep 9, 2009
    Best fall foliage route'"It was something an awful lot of people had wanted for years and years and years. Even though there was no public announcement, word spread by word of mouth," said Dick Hamilton, who spent more than three decades promoting tourist spots in the area as president of White Mountain Attractions. "That fall was really the kickoff of it becoming the best fall foliage route in New England.". (MSNBC -- Travel)

    East or West, whose colors are best?  Sep 9, 2009
    Lisa Taggart, contributor to Sunset magazine, which covers the Western states, grudgingly acknowledged that "yeah, the East has pretty trees. But going to see fall foliage out West is like finally putting it together: the forest and the trees, with mountains and wildlife and the long light. The whole shebang adds up to WOW.". Here's a fall foliage smackdown, with recommendations for places to go leaf-peeping in both regions, from the Northeast's king crimsons, to the West's golden underdogs ...... (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Famed NH foliage route turns 50 years old  Sep 9, 2009
    "That fall was really the kickoff of it becoming the best fall foliage route in New England." ... Though the views are lovely year-round, autumn brings out the best along the Kanc, and New Hampshire takes its fall foliage seriously ... 5-mile road known for fall foliage celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. (Concord Monitor)

    Surprising Spots To See Great Fall Foliage  Sep 8, 2009
    (CBS) Many of us are looking forward to seeing the vibrant colors of the fall foliage ... In reality, the Northeast has no monopoly on fall foliage, Greenberg stressed ... Fall foliage starts in higher elevations and travels south and west across the country. (CBS News -- US)

    HOLLISTON SENIOR NOTES: September 2009  Sep 7, 2009
    Fall foliage train ride, Oct. 1, $99 per person. Includes transportation a train ride past New Hampshire lakes, mountains and scenic byways, and lunch at the Common Man Inn. (Holliston Tab, MA)

    Rug hookers guild creates beauty, heirlooms  Sep 6, 2009
    The Lead woman's 2-foot by 4-foot hall rug featuring a theme of fall foliage, acorns and pomegranates recently won the Judge's Choice at the Central States Fair. One of three rugs she entered, Dahlin was satisfied not only with her exhibits but the interest generated in this centuries-old craftwork. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Art, rare architecture mingle in Old Louisville  Sep 4, 2009
    The thousands of visitors that flock to the St. James Court Art Show every fall may not realize it, but as they stroll beneath a canopy of brilliant fall foliage while flanked by stunning examples of almost every genre of Victorian architecture, they are benefiting from Bird s efforts all those years ago. When they grow tired of wandering from booth to booth, many visitors make their way to Central Park to catch their second wind. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Free Fall Coloring Pages  Sep 3, 2009
    There are pictures of leaves, apples, pumpkins and squash, as well as children outside playing in the fall foliage. Parents can talk with the children about what they see in the pictures and explain about the season as the children color. (Suite101.com)

    Peak Northern New England Fall Foli...  Sep 2, 2009
    Peak Northern New England Fall Foliage. Peak Northern New England Fall Foliage ... The combination of fall foliage with autumn's "wine-dark sea" is unforgettable. (Suite101.com)

    Exclusive early-booking mountain deals  Sep 1, 2009
    Celebrate the arrival of autumn in New Yorks Hudson Valley, an area praised for brilliant fall foliage, up-and-coming wineries, and dramatic white stone cliffs. Located on the scenic Shawangunk ridge just 90 miles from New York City, the historic Mohonk Mountain House has over 85 miles of trails tailor-made for hiking or snow-shoeing, along with breathtaking lake views, and a brand-new 30,000-square-foot spa. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Vt. Prepares for Same-Sex Marriages  Aug 25, 2009
    Tourism officials say the fall foliage season may bring visitors here naturally, who may book events in future years. "We've read the rules and regulations the state sent us," said Winooski City Clerk Pauline Schmoll. (WCAX.com, VT)

    Where, When East Coast Fall Foliage...  Aug 25, 2009
    Where, When East Coast Fall Foliage is at Peak. Where, When East Coast Fall Foliage is at Peak ... These are the iconic fall foliage trips, attracting visitors from all over the world to see the brilliant forests accented by flaming red sugar maples. (Suite101.com)

    Try crape myrtles for great color  Aug 23, 2009
    Osage : 12-15 feet tall; clear pink blooms; mottled chestnut brown bark; red fall foliage; large shrub to small tree. Tuscarora : to 20 feet tall; dark coral-pink blooms; mottled light gray and tan foliage; red to orange fall foliage; small, vase-shaped tree. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Cedar Grove gets new education coordinator  Aug 15, 2009
    Given the date in early October, there is also hopeful anticipation that there will be some nice fall foliage coloring the Mountaintop sites for that schedule. Besides overseeing the Art Trail Docent program, Frang will also have charge over the volunteer docent program that operates the on-site tours of Cedar Grove itself -- the home and studio. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)

    Penobscot Narrows Observatory in Ma...  Aug 12, 2009
    Summer is a great time to go, as well as fall foliage season (early to mid-October), with birch, maple, and oak trees dressed out in gorgeous colors like a rich tapestry. Take note. (Suite101.com)

    Slow economy? Don't tell Inlet  Aug 12, 2009
    Not just in summer, but during fishing, whitewater rafting and fall foliage seasons, he said. In Inlet, located just over the Herkimer County line in Hamilton County, tourism officials have noticed a rise in the number of campers. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)

    Fatal cruise claims settled  Aug 11, 2009
    ALBANY -- Liability claims have been settled against the tour company that arranged a fall foliage excursion in which 20 passengers were killed when their tour boat overturned on Lake George. Terms of the settlement between Shoreline Travel Inc. and the families of 17 victims were sealed. (Albany Times Union)

    Palisades Announces New Jersey Highway Art Gallery Winners  Aug 11, 2009
    "From Asbury Park sunrises, to gorgeous Long Valley fall foliage, to the lively Hoboken streets, the entries we received were just overflowing with insight, creativity, and a genuine inspiration of New Jersey," said Ed Fernandez, president and CEO of Palisades. "We're proud to be able to bring these works of art on the road for everyone to enjoy.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Upcoming trips with Arlington AARP  Aug 9, 2009
    Tuesday, October 6 Fall Foliage Tour White Mountain Hotel, New Hampshire $57 Morning foliage ride along the Kangamangus Highway. Lunch at the beautiful White Mountain Hotel nestled beneath Whitehouse and Cathedral Ledges surrounded by the White Mountain National Forest. (Arlington Advocate, MA)

    Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar: 8/9/09  Aug 9, 2009
    Saturdays, Sundays through Sept. 5- Nov. 1 Nautical Nature Fall Foliage Cruises. 12 and 2 p.m. Sat. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Creative Ideas for an Autumn Weddin...  Aug 8, 2009
    If the bride and groom live in an area that has gorgeous fall foliage, they should take full advantage of this. A wedding in a colorful tree grove of trees is an ideal spot as long as the weather is forecast to be sunny. (Suite101.com)

    Tips to see fall foliage in a whole new way  Aug 5, 2009
    Published: Friday, July 31, 2009 12:00 AM CDT (ARA) - Every fall, many families pack up the car to travel to see fall foliage ... Most regions have an area known for a vivid display of fall foliage, so families don't have to travel too far to enjoy autumn colors ... While flexibility is key to seeing the best colors, if you plan to camp or are visiting an area popular for fall foliage viewing, it is always best to check camping or hotel availability. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)

    • Shrubs can be 'great green furniture' for the yard  Aug 4, 2009
    Develops a wine-red fall foliage ... "Phenomenal in spring and summer when in bloom. Great, deep purple fall foliage that holds for months," he said ... Summertime blooms; vibrant fall foliage colors in red, orange and yellow. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    The Alps Meet the Rockies at Breckenridge's Annual Oktoberfest  Jul 30, 2009
    The town's 15th annual Oktoberfest, September 18-20, 2009, includes a fun-filled weekend full of fall foliage, great parties, Paulaner Bier, genuine German cuisine and special accommodation packages ... Fall Leaf Viewing Package: Groups of four can stay in Breckenridge for four nights, go on a two hour ATV tour to view the colors of the Ten Mile Range, ride through the fall foliage during a 1. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Luxury fall foliage cruises on sale  Jul 25, 2009
    Sail Cunard from New York and save up to 61 percent. From amazing to mysterious, view the natural, cultural, archaeological and architectural wonders of the world. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Soprano family values  Jul 12, 2009
    New England may be known for the explosive color of its fall foliage, but it's the simple pleasures of summer that make the region truly sublime. Lifestyle Stories. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)

    Gadgets help you care for lawn, and nature too  Jul 12, 2009
    Lehr Inc. offers propane-powered lawn equipment such as the Eco Trimmer and the new Eco Blower, which will be made available just in time for the fall foliage. The company says its Eco Trimmer already meets new EPA regulation standards that will take effect in 2010 and 2011. (Boston Globe)

    'Daylight' suddenly appears  Jul 9, 2009
    Immel said the engine is replacing another that needs maintenance work, so #4449 will pull a train that provides fall foliage trips along the Mississippi River ... For information about the upcoming fall foliage excursion go to. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)

    Stamps along the Mohawk  Jun 28, 2009
    So, on the eve of fall foliage season, there may be no passenger train on what has been called one of the most scenic rail routes anywhere. "Given the current widespread interest in passenger rail, it is difficult to believe that the train will be canceled at the same time that significant federal funding for rail improvements is set to be announced" by the Obama administration, said ESPA President Bruce Becker. (Albany Times Union)

    A scented evening garden  Jun 26, 2009
    One of my all around favorite small flowering trees, fragrant snowbell, Styrax obassia is delight in the garden at anytime of day or night with its fragrant white flowers in spring, rich green leaves in summer and yellow fall foliage. The evergreen magnolia, Magnolia grandiflora has large lemony-scented white flowers but there is also the native sweetbay magnolia, Magnolia virginiana australis a smaller-stature tree with mostly evergreen leaves that shimmer in the breeze and flowers that... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)

    View From Abroad- A hard days work  Jun 19, 2009
    I often show these pictures to my Malaysian coworkers and they gasp in awe of the beautiful fall foliage. Then, of course, there s the dreaded winter. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)

    New River Gorge Bridge Day Features...  Jun 16, 2009
    West Virginia Fall Foliage Peaks for Bridge Day Visitors. Bridge Day is typically scheduled for the third Saturday in October, a time when West Virginia fall foliage is at peak. (Suite101.com)

    MSC Cruises Announces Canada/New England Sailings From New York and Quebec in 2010  Jun 16, 2009
    MSC Magnifica, currently under construction and scheduled to debut in March 2010, will be sailing a series of Fall Foliage cruises from both New York and Quebec in 2010 before joining MSC Lirica for the 2010-11 Caribbean season in Fort Lauderdale ... He adds, "MSC Magnifica is ideal for Fall Foliage cruises. With nearly 80 percent outside staterooms and a magrodome or retractable roof over the swimming pool, guests can appreciate the splendor and majesty of the outdoors throughout the cruise.". (PR Newswire)

    Independence Day cruises, from $274  Jun 6, 2009
    The coast of New England and Canada attracts many cruisers because of the scenic fall foliage, but during the summer the region is just as picturesque, only without the chilly bite of the autumn weather. The region's short cruise season tends to cause higher prices, but this five-nighter sailing from New York is available from just $479 for interior cabins. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Now's the time to plant trees  May 31, 2009
    Whether it's cooling off in the summer shade of an oak, enjoying the bright fall foliage of a maple, biting into a crisp apple or admiring the perfect shape of an evergreen, we can all appreciate the life and character trees add to our yards and neighborhoods ... If it's color you want, there are many varieties that provide colorful fall foliage. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Forestry officials on urgent mission: beetles  May 23, 2009
    In New England, that puts a major part of the economy at risk: from lumber, to the cherished and very lucrative fall foliage that attracts visitors from around the world, to the maple trees that produce maple syrup. So severe is the threat, that forestry officials in all six New England states, New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as USDA, are studying camper registrations to find out where Worcester-area residents have been. (Concord Monitor)

    Happenings at the library  May 8, 2009
    There are beautiful images of local deer, swans, and our own fall foliage. Mr. Lawlor is a talented amateur photographer who began to take pictures in order to bring the outdoors in for his mother when she was homebound. (Burlington Union, MA)

    Green thumbs up: Choosing the right ornamental tree for your yard Part II  May 8, 2009
    Its distinctive blossoms, reddish-bronze fall foliage and small, shiny, red fruits, plus its attractive winter silhouette make it an invaluable asset to any landscape. Grow these beautiful, native dogwoods in well-drained, organic soils in sun or partial shade. (Kingston Mariner, MA)

    Kino Park Trees  Apr 30, 2009
    ms wrote on Apr 29, 2009 2:26 PM:" I cannot BELIEVE they took out those most beautiful trees of Nogales. I am LIVID. Whose brilliant idea was that? We need a darn good reason why. Nogales needs trees and greenery..THIS certainly doesn't help any. I would almost drive off of the road looking at them in the most beautiful Fall Foliage. Why can't the workers of Nogales do something to make Nogales better with their energy like PICK up All THE GARBAGE. That's IT- I am MOVING ". I know wrote on Apr... (Nogales International, AZ)

    Early-booking New England cruises  Apr 28, 2009
    Experience the fall foliage for less from $349 ... Many city-dwellers flock to the countryside of New England to take in the fall foliage, and what better way to do so then on a relaxing cruise. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    150 attend Thomas Cole documentary premiere  Apr 19, 2009
    The brief documentary opens with sweeping scenes of the picturesque Hudson River, surrounded by fall foliage. Cole, an English immigrant with little formal art training, is introduced and the rest is history local history. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)

    Best Oregon Scenic Routes and Natur...  Apr 16, 2009
    This tour is an excellent choice during autumn months when the fall foliage lights up the Oregon forests. Multnomah Falls and Bonneville Dam are popular stops along the scenic route. (Suite101.com)

    Where blooms first blush  Apr 12, 2009
    Fall foliage gets all the attention here in New England, but we confess that some of our most memorable drives have been in the spring bloom season: apple blossom petals blowing across the highway in Bolton like a blizzard, dense yellow lines of daffodils along the country roads of Falmouth, the overwhelming aroma of grape Kool-Aid from hillsides of dazzling mountain laurel in the southern Berkshires. Spring and early summer blooms are a great restorative after a grinding winter, and enjoying... (Boston Globe)

    Save nearly half off a Caribbean cruise  Apr 11, 2009
    Sailing from Brooklyn offers a variety of options, from New England fall foliage to luxury transatlantic sailings. Our editors like this nine-night cruise to the Caribbean and back starting from $999. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Hillsboro Senior Center lists travel opportunities  Mar 25, 2009
    Oct. 13-20: New England Back Roads tour goes from Boston to Main during fall foliage season. Nov. 17: Pendleton Woolen Mills tour in Washougal, Wash. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)

    Soaking Up Scenery in the Sierra  Mar 22, 2009
    The fall foliage to be seen along the route is considered some of the best in the American West. Peak season usually coincides with the first week in October. (Suite101.com)

    Outdoors: Ski trip produces plenty of memories  Feb 26, 2009
    On my previous trips, I was blown away by the amazing fall foliage, the terrific golf and the world-class accommodations Eagle Ridge provided. . (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

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