Fall foliage reaches peak in central Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—In Western Maryland, the fall foliage season is coming to a close, while trees in Central Maryland are at their peak. “In Anne Arundel, the sun-splashed yellow hickory leaves are sprinkled through the forest canopy. The red black gum are prominent while sweet gum are reddening up,” says Francis Smith of the Maryland Forest Service. “In the Hagerstown watershed […]

Fall Foliage Report: Western Maryland past peak, central counties reach mid-point

BALTIMORE, MD—Parts of Western Maryland are past peak foliage for the season, while on the Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland leaves are approaching their midpoint. In Patapsco Valley State Park, there are pockets of green, as well as holes in the forest canopy where winds have knocked down foliage. Foliage in Frederick is near its peak, according to the report. […]

Fall Foliage Report: Western Maryland hits peak

BALTIMORE, MD—Western Maryland is near peak, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Fall Foliage Report for this week. The central part of the state is close to the midpoint, and the Eastern Shore is just changing. The department said that while some parts of the state are experiencing “peaks” in foliage for certain tree species, overall, foresters and […]

Fall Foliage Report: Western Maryland’s fall foliage reaches ‘rolling peak’

BALTIMORE, MD—Western Maryland’s fall foliage season is experiencing a “rolling peak,” with trees reaching their peak of color at different times due to recent wind and rain, according to the Maryland Forest Service. While some areas are still mostly green, others are showcasing vibrant reds and yellows. The changing colors are a welcome sight after a dry summer that caused […]

Maryland’s dazzling fall foliage arriving ahead of schedule

BALTIMORE, MD—Fall officially begins on Sunday, September 22 at 8:44 a.m. This year, Maryland’s fall foliage is expected to be different from previous years as many trees are changing color earlier than normal due to drought. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources predicts that the peak of fall colors will be earlier than normal in western Maryland including Garrett, Allegany, […]

Fall foliage season hits 2020 peak in Baltimore County

NOTTINGHAM, MD—This week’s Fall Foliage Report from the Maryland Department of Natural resources indicates that the Baltimore area is “at peak,” as this season continues to bring on the best fall colors Maryland has seen in at least six years. From Ranger Angela Crenshaw, Gunpowder Falls State Park: “Over the river and through the woods to the Little Gunpowder Falls […]