AUGUSTA — Maine’s fall foliage season is shaping up to be a colorful one according to the nation’s first foliage report released last week by the state Department of Conservation. “A perfect amount of summer rainfall has leaf bearing trees around the state in very good health, with full crowns and dark green foliage,” said Department of Conservation Commissioner Patrick K. McGowan. “Maine Forest Service rangers will track the changing leaf color for the next five weeks to help direct visitors to the best foliage spots in the state.”
Currently, forest rangers are reporting very low leaf color, or less than 10 percent toward peak, in each of the state’s seven foliage tracking zones. Leaf drop is also very low in all tracking zones. The northernmost towns of Aroostook County are showing the best early color along mountain tops and in valley watersheds.
Statewide foliage conditions will be updated every Wednesday through October 17, and posted on Maine’s official fall foliage Web site. This year the site will also have video of foliage scenes
from around the state.
Updated reports and information can also be obtained by calling the Maine foliage hotline at 1 (888) MAINE-45.
Learn more about Maine’s fall touring routes and outdoor activities at www.visitmaine.com.
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