Ohio leaves soon reaching full color

COLUMBUS— Fall color is still changing in the state this week, with maple and ash trees adding their traditional reds and golds to the landscape, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

“It has been very nice weather for fall color. The recent onset of cool nights will help bring out the vibrancy of color,” said Casey Munchel, fall color specialist for the ODNR Division of Forestry. “Maples with their reds are really becoming noticeable, as are the bright yellows and golds of green ash.”

Munchel noted that color conditions north of Interstate 70 (across the state’s midsection) are generally changing and should see near peak color next weekend, while woodlands south of the interstate are still in the early stages of change. Areas where trees are more stressed (urban areas and areas along roadways) are showing more color. Overall, the color remains spotty, yet more vibrant than last year.

Ohio’s state parks, forests and nature preserves offer some of the best Fall Color viewing in the statePymatuning Creek offers fishing for white crappies, bullhead, carp, suckers, sunfish and largemouth bass.

To help Ohioans and out-of-state visitors make the most of this popular outdoor season, weekly updates are available from the best Fall Color viewing locations across the state by calling 1-800-BUCKEYE. Users can also find Fall Color information on the Internet at ohiodnr.com and at www.discoverohio.com/autumnadventures