REDS:

REDS:
Red oak
White oak
Pin oak
Shingle oak
Black cherry
Dogwood
Sumac
YELLOWS/GOLD:
Ash
Beech
Birch
Hickory
Black locust
Tulip poplar
Black walnut
Cottonwood
Sycamore
Basswood
MIXED COLORS (YELLOW/RED/ORANGE):
Buckeye
Red maple
Sweetgum
Sourwood
Sassafras
Sugar maple
OHIO FALL EVENTS
Ohio's forests and woodlands will soon come alive with brilliant hues of red, gold, yellow, purple and orange as the fall color viewing season kicks off around the state. For Ohioans and out-of-state visitors who want to savor this year's foliage at its peak of color, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) recommends these events at state parks, forests and nature preserves.
NORTHEAST
25th Pioneer Craft Days (Beaver Creek State Park, Columbiana County), 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 4-5. Pioneer skills demonstrated by crafters and artisans against the quaint backdrop of the pioneer village and Gaston's Mill.
Hay Rides & amp; Harvest Moonlight Tours (Malabar Farm State Park, Richland County), Noon-8 p.m., Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25. Enjoy fall color, crisp air and hot cider for $2 per person per 30-minute ride. Evening "harvest time" house tours offered at regular tour fee. Call (419) 892-2784 for information.
Autumn Leaves Hike (West Branch State Park, Portage County), 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 11. Meet at the west boat ramp and choose between a 10K or 5K hike to view the fall colors with the Valley Vagabonds. Call (330) 296-3239 for information.
Fall Walk (Malabar Farm State Park, Richland County), 10 a.m. Oct. 11. Join a relaxing two-mile guided walk through woods and fields. Call (419) 892-2784 for information.
Forest Heritage Festival (Tuscarawas County Fairground, Dover), 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Oct. 17-18. Sponsored, in part, by the ODNR Division of Forestry. Proceeds benefit the Children's Miracle Network. Call (614) 265-6704 for information.
Autumn Walk (Quail Hollow State Park, Stark County), 2-3:30 p.m., Oct. 19. Gather at the Spruce Grove picnic area. Call (330) 877-6652 for information.
Canal Walk (Beaver Creek State Park, Columbiana County), 1-3 p.m., Oct. 19. Meet at Gaston's Mill for a leisurely walk along the Sandy and Beaver Canal. Call (330) 385-3091 for information.
SOUTHEAST
Fall Foliage Event (Conkle's Hollow State Nature Preserve, Hocking County), 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 18-19. Spectacular views of some of Ohio's most beautiful natural scenery. Call (740) 420-3445 for information.
24th Annual Fall Hike (Lake Hope State Park, Vinton County), 10 a.m., Oct. 18, at the shelter house. Three-mile guided hike along the lakeshore; sassafras tea, bean soup and cornbread at the end. Shuttles provided. Call (740) 596-5253 for information.
Fall Hike (Shawnee State Park, Scioto County), Oct. 18. Five-mile hike through Shawnee State Park. Call (740) 858-6652 for information.
ROAR Day (Lake Hope State Park, Vinton County), 9 a.m.-11 p.m., Oct. 25, at the dining lodge and nature center. Celebrate Rural Ohio Appalachia Revisited through crafts, music and food. Call (740) 596-5253 for information.
SOUTHWEST
Craft Daze (Stonelick State Park, Clermont County), 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 11. Enjoy the beautiful fall colors, as well as food, entertainment and more. Call (513) 625-7544.
Fall Hike (Sycamore State Park, Montgomery County), 1 p.m., Oct. 19 at the overlook picnic area off Providence Road. Three-mile or eight-mile self-guided hikes along moderate trails following Wolf Creek. Call (937) 854-4452.
Buckeye Trail Hike (Pike Lake State Park, Pike County), 8 a.m.-10 a.m., Oct. 25, from the park concession area. Ride the shuttle to the starting point and hike the Buckeye Trail back to the park. Choose a two-mile or six-mile trek. Refreshments provided. Call (740) 493-2212.
NORTHWEST
Autumn Lighthouse Festival (Marblehead Lighthouse State Park, Ottawa County), 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 11. Tour the lighthouse from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and view the Erie Islands in all their fall finery from the observation deck. Demonstrations, entertainment, crafts and food in the Keeper's House. Call (419) 797-4530.
Fall Celebration (Mary Jane Thurston State Park, Wood County), 2-10 p.m., Oct. 11. Gather at the day lodge for a birds of prey program, hayrides, a living history encounter and entertainment. Bean soup and cornbread dinner. Call (419) 832-7662 for information.
Haunted Boardwalk (Maumee Bay State Park, Lucas County), 7-10 p.m., Oct. 17-18. Meet at the Nature Center for seasonal activities, including a "spooky marsh" tour. Call (419) 836-7758 for information.
Fall Color Tour (Mary Jane Thurston State Park, Wood County ), 2-5 p.m., Oct. 18. Canoe up the Maumee River to Turkey Foot Creek to view the kaleidoscope of color; enjoy hot cider and donuts at the end. Bring your own canoe or call the park to reserve one. Call (419) 832-7662.
CENTRAL OHIO
Apple Butter Festival (Mount Gilead State Park, Morrow County), Oct. 3-4. Hayrides, hikes, homemade apple butter, ham and bean soup. Regular camping fees apply. Call (419) 946-1961 for information.
PENNSYLVANIA DRIVING TOUR
New Castle to Slippery Rock Tour
Take the 16 mile drive on state Route 108, which is a rural, tree-lined road, which connects New Castle to Slippery Rock. Oak and maple trees speckling the hillsides with vibrant yellows and dramatic reds in the fall.
Southwest Tour
In the southwest corner of Pennsylvania, Route 18 will take you 58 miles from Raccoon Creek State Park through hilly dairy and vegetable farmland. The fall foliage is glorious and promises a spectacular palette of reds, yellows and golds from the native maple and hickory.
Conneaut Lake Tour
Conneaut Lake and its surrounding woodlands begin a breathtaking 33-mile trip (to Mercer) through birding and fishing country that retains its unspoiled beauty. Just relax and take in the view of Pennsylvania's largest natural lake. Near Conneaut you'll find the Brucker Great Blue Heron Sanctuary, with over 45 acres and 250 nests. It's the largest breeding colony in the state.
Lincoln Highway Tour
Rich with history and natural beauty, this 76-mile tour, part of Pennsylvania's Heritage Park Corridor, is full of fun and interesting things to do and see. Take in the magnificent fall foliage of the Shawnee State Park and Lake. Spend an afternoon at Old Bedford Village, a re-creation of 1790's colonial life. Wander through the Coral Caverns, formed over 300 million years ago when Bedford was beneath the Appalachian Sea. If you wish to continue on, you will discover the quaint town of Ligonier, the scenic Loyalhanna Gorge and maybe even Fort Ligonier or the Mountain Playhouse in Jennerstown.
Kittanning Path Tour
Rolling hills and traversing Christmas tree farms embrace this 57-mile stretch of Route 422 as it follows the Kittanning Path, our first highway, originally traveled by Native Americans and early settlers. Indiana County, The Christmas Tree Capital of the World, ships over one million trees annually. Indiana's historic district reflects its yesteryear with buildings constructed as early as 1824. Jimmy Stewart lived here in his boyhood and has been honored with a statue and the Jimmy Stewart Museum.
Allegheny River Tour
This 33-mile stretch of Route 62 traces the western edge of the majestic Allegheny National Forest and winds along the eastern side of the Allegheny River. As you drive, you'll catch spectacular panoramas of forests, mountains, hills and waterways. A perfect halfway point is Tionesta, where you'll find charming boutiques and places to canoe. Forest County is the place to get away from it all. It's the least-populated county in Pennsylvania and has no traffic lights.
Pennsylvania Hiking Foliage Tour
While there are only two miles of trails in Pymatuning State Park, the scenery is endless. Pack a picnic, hike the trails and explore the water's edge. Pymatuning's biggest draw is its expansive lake where visitors enjoy plenty of water activities. The lake offers beautiful vistas, only heightened by the reflections of bright foliage. While you're there, stop by the Linesville Spillway where there are so many fish that the ducks walk across their backs. Environmental education programs at the park include guided walks and demonstrations.
McConnell's Mill State Park
A National Natural Landmark, this 2,529-acre park serves up the beauty and excitement of Slippery Rock Creek Gorge and the shady charm of Hell's Run. Worn 400 feet into the landscape, the gorge features enormous boulders both on shore and altering the creek flow. Trails parallel the distinctive waterways. A pair of bridges that span Slippery Rock Creek allow hikers to partition the hike or walk a loop. The trails also visit a restored rolling mill -- one of the first in the nation, and a covered bridge that dates to 1874.
Oil Creek State Park
This 7,100-acre northwest Pennsylvania state park celebrates the oil boom and the birth of the petroleum industry, but its natural features equally stir visitors. Trails travel the steep-walled wooded canyon enfolding 13.5 miles of quiet-bending Oil Creek, along whose banks oil wells, boom towns, refineries, transportation centers, and cemeteries sprouted in the 1860s. The linear routes that parallel Oil Creek (West Side Trail, East Side Trail, Bike Trail and even the seasonally operating Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad) lend themselves to circuitous tours. The woods along the West Side Trail cradle artifacts from the petroleum era. With some 70 miles of hiking, theme, and interpretive trails in the park, the West Side Trail-Bike Trail loop marks just the beginning.
Sources: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development; Ohio Department of Natural Resources