Green Thumbs: The fleeting colors of autumn Oct 24, 2009
Preparations for putting the lawn and gardens to bed were delayed again but despite the steel gray cloud cover and intermittent rainfall over the weekend, the cheerful colors of fall foliage could not be denied, brightening our local roadsides and landscapes and furnishing a spark of hope for dry, milder weather in the days to come ... Fall foliage color is another feature to consider when selecting plants for the landscape, although its duration is often as fleeting as the blossoms exhibited... (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Mass appeal in the Berkshires Oct 24, 2009
-- The fall foliage has always made Massachusetts' Berkshires region one of America's most beautiful driving destinations. But lately, the thriving art scene is drawing its own share of peeps. (CNN)
What's coming next week in travel Oct 23, 2009
UST-SEATTLEBUS:SE-Take a ride down memory lane - or to see fall foliage - aboard a vintage Seattle transit bus. 1050 by Tan Vinh. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Top ready-made autumn adventures Oct 22, 2009
Cycling through fall foliage in Vermont. Operator. (CNN)
Harvest Holiday coming to KHS Oct 21, 2009
KEYSER The splendor of West Virginia s fall foliage will mix with crafts, food, and fun when Keyser High School hosts its annual arts and craft festival, Harvest Holiday, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. The high school s hallways will be lined with a diverse collection of artists and craftspeople. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Send us your fall pics Oct 21, 2009
It's time to send in your fall foliage photos. We'll select the best and feature them in coming weeks. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Political signs: Less can be more Oct 20, 2009
During every political campaign leading up to a November election, the colors of fall foliage end up competing with the colors of political signs. And, every now and then, in various parts of the country, communities or special interest groups have tried to ban the placing of political signs on public or private property. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
I’m coming out Oct 18, 2009
I gazed out the windows at the brilliant fall foliage and took a deep breath. It happened to be Coming Out Day, according to signs plastered around campus. (Boston Globe)
Local news briefs (9) Oct 18, 2009
National fall foliage ride set. The first annual national fall foliage classic motorcycle ride through the Ozarks will be Nov. 7. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Cannon mishap at tourist site injures Ky. man Oct 17, 2009
Struder, 52, and his wife, Shirley, were in Lake George on Oct. 2 as a stop on a fall foliage trip to celebrate their 31st anniversary. They were eating lunch on a concrete wall along the lake's southern shore when a gust of wind blew away their food container. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Scenic train rides a whistle stop from Erie Oct 16, 2009
An hour southeast of Erie, Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad offers a three-hour round trip tour showing off brilliant fall foliage and a healthy dose of history. During the ride, tour guides share some history of the area, including the Drake Well, oil discovery and all that, but if you want, you can just admire Venango County in autumn. (Erie Times-News, PA)
10 Secrets of Off-Season Home Buying Oct 16, 2009
With real estate values still sliding and mortgage rates approaching record lows, a favorable climate for home buying is accompanying this year's fall foliage. And as the days grow colder, housing experts say home buyers will have another reason to jump into the market in the coming months. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Exclusive New England fall deals Oct 15, 2009
Colors are changing, leaves are falling and fall foliage is abundant across the nation ... Call 1-800-822-2331 and mention "Sherman's Third Night Free.The picturesque town of Stowe, Vermont is a great choice for anyone traveling with kids this fall. Visitors can ride the gondola at the Stowe Mountain Resort for spectacular views of the surrounding foliage, visit crafts fairs like the annual Fall Foliage Arts Festival (October 911), or head to nearby Ben & Jerrys in Waterbury for a... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Foliage reports go high-tech in Maine Oct 13, 2009
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) -- Maine's forest rangers are using some high-tech help to track fall foliage. They're using personal data assistants, or PDAs, which allow them to collect foliage information and transmit it electronically to Department of Conservation headquarters right away. (Concord Monitor)
Subliminal Suggestion in Marketing ... Oct 12, 2009
They are well-groomed, yet down-to-earth adults in their thirties, who are probably homeowners judging from the fact that they are drinking on their front porch, the fall foliage of suburbia behind them. This conveys the idea that people who drink this product are relatively successful, responsible adults. (Suite101.com)
Boats float down river to kick off renewal initiative Oct 12, 2009
Shaw said the weather was perfect but she wished for a broader range of fall foliage. The only thing was the leaves hadn t changed, but as we got closer to the campus, they got better, Shaw said. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Outdoors Events Calendar Oct 11, 2009
Oct. 14 Fall Foliage Scavenger Hunt ... Oct. 21 Fall Foliage Frolic ... Saturdays, Sundays through Nov. 1 Nautical Nature Fall Foliage Cruises. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Creative stitchery: Area quilters add art to their craft Oct 10, 2009
In Dreams of Yosemite, shades of red, brown, orange and green capture Yosemites fall foliage while shimmery beads give dimension and movement to a waterfall. Its not a realistic portrait of it, its an interpretation, Koelewyn said. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Angry residents disrupt Cal Ave tree meeting Oct 10, 2009
All of the arborists recommended a mixture of species and tree sizes, including evergreens that keep leaves in winter and deciduous trees producing brilliant fall foliage and drop their leaves. All plans are on hold for any other changes to the street except for tree replacement, Assistant Public Works Director Mike Sartor said. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Boston-to-Connellsville ride wasn't always smooth Oct 10, 2009
The 15th annual Connellsville Yough River Trail Fall Foliage Ride will begin at 1 p.m. Oct. 17 in Yough River Park in Connellsville. The Yough River Trail Council said the goal of the ride is to enjoy the trail and the day. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
ADDING MULTIMEDIA Former New England Patriot Kicks off Latest Stop of Traveling Tree Exhibit in the Heart of Boston Oct 10, 2009
Touting colorful leaf piles along with other fun tree-related adventures, the interactive environmental education exhibit presented by Doubletree Hotels and the Arbor Day Foundation is a must-see for fall foliage seekers throughout New England ... Business Wire - Retired New England Patriot, Troy Brown turns over a new leaf at the opening of "Exploring Trees Inside ... To provide a warm welcome to the Northeast, former New England Patriots star Troy Brown kicked-off grand opening events at... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bring the family to the Discovery Museums Oct 10, 2009
You re driving along Route 27 in Acton, about 30 miles northwest of Boston, admiring the fall foliage, when you notice the big green dinosaur poking its head over a cream-colored picket fence. Welcome to the Discovery Museums, twin centers for scientific exploration that are so much fun, your kids won t even know they re learning. (Boston Globe)
Fall foliage in Virginia, from $140 a night Oct 10, 2009
Colors are changing, leaves are falling and fall foliage is abundant across the nation. Msnbc. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Affordable fall adventures Oct 10, 2009
Sandy Macys / AlamyGo cycling through Vermont's fall foliage withVermont Bicycle Tours. This bike trip takes you inn-hopping in classic New England, past farmlands on country roads, in a valley between the Green Mountains and the Adirondacks. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Fall foliage in Calif. Oct 10, 2009
Fall foliage in Calif ... tells you where you can find the best fall foliage within driving distance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. (Montana Standard, MT)
Ghost Tours in Virginia Oct 10, 2009
Virginia is known for fall foliage, autumn festivals and romantic getaways. The state is also reputed to be home to several guests who have a ghostly hold on visitors. (Suite101.com)
Blaze of glory Oct 9, 2009
Mountain Top Historical Society to host fall foliage hike. By Jim PlanckHudson-Catskill Newspapers. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Oct. 5: Look back at September Oct 9, 2009
Check back later in the week, where I'll provide the latest Fall Foliage update. We're rapidly nearing when you'll start seeing color in the trees throughout Carroll. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Save-A-Date: Oct. 8 Oct 9, 2009
Join the Wellesley Trails Committee for a walk along the Charles River and see the fall foliage from the Waban Arches from 9 to 10 a.m. Meet at the map display on Winding River Road at the Needham town line ... 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. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Downtown festivals this weekend Oct 7, 2009
Sowers said everyone is welcome to attend the festival, including those arriving on two-wheels, perhaps from an afternoon drive checking out the Mountain State's blooming fall foliage. We want bikers there too, the councilman said. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Tombstone tours: Check out these famous boneyards Oct 6, 2009
Founded in 1863 on the site of a former tree farm and nursery, the cemetery also offers beautiful fall foliage with 4,000 trees from over 100 species ... Autumn is a nice time to stroll the grounds and enjoy fall foliage. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Southwestern travel notes Oct 6, 2009
Oklahoma experts anticipate vibrant fall foliage this year, and the state has produced a free brochure that describes driving routes in areas that should have good color. The Oklahoma Fall Foliage Tours brochure features 14 routes that include the Talimena National Scenic Byway in southeastern Oklahoma and Red Rock Canyon in western Oklahoma ... The best time to see fall foliage is mid-October through early November, depending on location and weather. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Post-Katrina, New Orleans coming back more Hispanic Oct 5, 2009
from the June 12, 2006 edition. IMMIGRANT LABORERS: Jose, (r. (Yahoo News -- Latinos & Hispanics)
Does Iran have data to build a nuclear bomb? No, says US. Oct 5, 2009
Does Iran have data to build a nuclear bomb. In this photo, national security adviser James Jones appears on CBS's "Face the Nation" in Washington, Sunday. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Honduran military: An institution against democracy? Oct 5, 2009
Honduran military: An institution against democracy. Honduras' interim President Roberto Micheletti shakes hands with soldiers as part of a military ceremony to commemorate Soldiers Day at the Presidential House in Tegucigalpa on Saturday. (Christian Science Monitor)
Mayawati: Indian politician refuses to stop erecting statues of herself. Oct 5, 2009
Mayawati: Indian politician refuses to stop erecting statues of herself. Mayawati, the chief minister of India's Uttar Pradesh, waves to her supporters during an election campaign rally in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata on April 21. (Christian Science Monitor)
Reporter's Notebook: Lots to do at the gap Oct 5, 2009
Also at Kings Gap, 2-3:30 p.m. on Oct. 11, the Environmental Education Center will host a fall foliage hike. All ages are welcome on the 1. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
In Jerusalem, clashes over Temple Mount, Al Aqsa Mosque Oct 5, 2009
Palestinian students gesture during a rally in Gaza City to show solidarity with Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque on Sunday. Ismail Zaydah / Reuters. (Christian Science Monitor)
GOP voter discontent allows new entrants for '08 Oct 5, 2009
The Republican field swells to 13 presidential candidates, official and potential. from the March 13, 2007 edition. (Yahoo News -- Presidential Election 2000)
How to find fabulous fall colors in California Oct 5, 2009
com tells you where you can find the best fall foliage within driving distance of Los Angeles and San Francisco ... com tells you where you can find the best fall foliage within driving distance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
McChrystal planned to move soldiers killed in Afghan siege Oct 5, 2009
During a firefight with Taliban militants, US Marines take cover, in Nawa district, Helmand province, southern Afghanistan on Friday. Brennan Linsley / AP. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Census report: for more seniors, rising well-being Oct 5, 2009
from the March 10, 2006 edition. He bicycles his age in miles - this year, that means 76 - then does just as many push-ups and sit-ups. (Yahoo News -- Aging)
Is US strategy in Afghanistan working? Oct 5, 2009
Is US strategy in Afghanistan working. US troops from the Armys 10th Mountain Division in Fort Drum, N.Y., question village elders about notices posted by the Taliban leading up to the Aug. 20 presidential elections in eastern Afghanistan. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Progress on political rights for Kuwaiti women Oct 5, 2009
from the May 19, 2005 edition. V FOR VICTORY: In Kuwait City, some women expressed their feelings at getting the right to vote. (Yahoo News -- Kuwait)
Walking Trails in St. John's, NL Oct 5, 2009
Enjoy Fall Foliage Along One of Newfoundlands Many Nature Walks. Historic St. John's, Newfoundland is home to a network of scenic walks and pathways. (Suite101.com)
India weighs troop reduction in quieter Kashmir Oct 5, 2009
opposition: Indian police detained activists at a protest against Indian human rights violations in Srinagar Friday. India is studying proposals to demilitarize the region. (Yahoo News -- Kashmir Dispute)
Questions surround start of new Supreme Court term Oct 5, 2009
Order in the court: President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden (flanking Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor) stand with the nine justices of the United States Supreme Court and recently retired Associate Justice David Souter (far right). Steve Petteway / Collection of the Supreme Court / AP. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Whose Internet is it, anyway? Oct 5, 2009
Whose Internet is it, anyway. from the March 24, 2006 edition. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
When the law chases the Internet Oct 5, 2009
from the March 17, 2006 edition. The Monitor's View Both Congress and the courts have always played catch up with Internet crime, from credit-card theft to child porn. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar: 10/04/09 Oct 4, 2009
Oct. 14 Fall Foliage Scavenger Hunt ... Oct. 21 Fall Foliage Frolic ... Saturdays, Sundays through Nov. 1 Nautical Nature Fall Foliage Cruises. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Fall foliage in Calif. Oct 4, 2009
Fall foliage in Calif ... tells you where you can find the best fall foliage within driving distance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. (Montana Standard, MT)
With cranberry festivals in Wareham, Carver, a region celebrates its ocean of red Oct 4, 2009
Although harvesting is in its early stages, and fall foliage has yet to peak, visitors are already scouring the highways and byways of southeastern Massachusetts hoping for a peek at the scenic, centuries-old spectacle. At the Angleys place, curious travelers from as far away as Australia, Germany, and the Netherlands have stopped by in recent days. (Boston Globe)
What’s the rush? Oct 4, 2009
Bartlett Experimental Forest, Bartlett, N.H. Contrary to popular notion, fall foliage is not restricted to Vermont s borders. Just across the Connecticut River, New Hampshire has just as many types of trees and brilliant peak colors as its neighbor. (Boston Globe)
Hail Columbia! Four spectacular events Oct 3, 2009
There will also be children s games, live music, alpacas, pumpkin painting, and of course, fall foliage. These are not professional cooks who are entering, Simons said. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
One-tank trip: Gatlinburg Oct 3, 2009
Enjoy the fall foliage. If there is one thing Gatlinburg is more famous for than its artisans, it s the beauty of the fall foliage. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Full fall effect still a week away Oct 3, 2009
Only about 15 percent to 20 percent of trees have turned color throughout the Bureau of Forestry s Forbes Forest District, Assistant Manager Cory Wentzel said. Trees in Somerset County are expected to be in full color the week of Oct. 12. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
