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’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 […]