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What's New
Spring freeze, drought leave corn maze, orchard operators worried about fall tourism season The Associated Press (10/9) Devastating spring freezes and a historic drought have stripped some charm from rustic fall destinations in the U.S., leaving some corn too short to create mazes, orchards virtually devoid of apples and fall colours muted.
Drought may shorten Great Lakes fall tourism Great Lakes Echo (10/3) A drought-shortened color season may blunt the impact of Great Lakes fall tourism.
Fall colors approach peak in Milwaukee, northern Wisconsin Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (10/4) The leaf-watching season is in full swing in the northern half of the Wisconsin and they're approaching their most colorful in the Milwaukee area, though it could be a few more weeks before most leaves turn in the southern part of the state.
Erie region likely bright spot in Pa. for fall foliage Erie Times-News (9/26) Northwestern Pennsylvania could be a bright spot in the state's 2010 fall foliage display. Trees in other parts of the state have been stressed by a dry summer and as a result are changing color early or dropping leaves before they change.
New exhibit will help people find the best spots for fall color tours UpNorthLive.com (9/14) In just weeks the color show will begin across Northern Michigan and the Traverse City Visitor Center is helping people pick the best spots for fall color tours.
Take in the fall colors and some Michigan wines at the same time The Holland Sentinel (10/16) It’s not too late to take advantage of the fall colors in Southwest Michigan — but you’d better hurry. Why not make it a destination tour, and follow the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail?

Fall Color Updates
Indiana: Leaf Cams Indiana State Tourism
Michigan: Nature's Show Pure Michigan Travel
Minnesota: Fall Color Reports Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
New York: Current Foliage Report New York State Tourism
Ohio: Fall Color Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Ontario: Fall Color Report Government of Ontario
Pennsylvania: Visit PA Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tourism
Québec: Autumn Gouvernement du Québec
Wisconsin: Fall Color Report Wisconsin Department of Tourism

General Resources
GORP's Fall Foliage Guide Great Outdoor Recreation Pages (GORP) Includes fall foliage information across the United States, with a Park Finder selector to choose your destination by activity.
Indiana: Fall Color Indiana State Tourism Highlights quintessential stops for your fall getaway in Indiana.
Miracle of Fall University of Illlinois Extension Provides links to all sort of fall-related information for the Great Lakes states and beyond: updates, driving tours, webcams, and more!
Ohio: Fall Color Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Ontario: Official Website of Ontario Tourism Government of Ontario
Pennsylvania: Fall in PA Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tourism
Pure Michigan Pure Michigan Travel Michigan's official travel and tourism website.

Autumn Adventures
GORP's Fall Foliage Guide Great Outdoor Recreation Pages (GORP) Includes fall foliage information across the United States, with a Park Finder selector to choose your destination by activity.
Illinois: Fall Journeys Illinois Office of Tourism Explore fall attractions, festivals and events in Illinois.
Indiana: Fall Color Indiana State Tourism Highlights quintessential stops for your fall getaway in Indiana.
Michigan: Fall Color Tours Pure Michigan Travel Provides information for tours all around Michigan during the fall season.
New York: Fall for New York State! New York State Tourism Includes driving tours, events, scenic vistas, travel packages, and the fall foliage report.
Ontario: Great Fall Drives Government of Ontario Autumn adventures and event listings in Ontario, from the cities to the countrysides.
Pennsylvania: Leaf Peepers Roadtrips Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tourism Includes maps and directions for multiple fall color tours throughout the state.
Québec: Autumn Gouvernement du Québec Provides ideas for autumn activities in Quebec, such as apple picking and witnessing the Arctic snow geese migration.
Wisconsin: Got Pumpkin? Wisconsin Department of Tourism A sample of some of Wisconsin's best pumpkin patches and pick-your-own pumpkin activities.

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25 Great Midwest Spots to See Fall Color Midwest Living Midwest Living magazine suggests 25 great locations in the Great Lakes and midwest to view fall colors.
Leaf-Peeping Road Trip Tips Travel Channel Tips and advice for your fall foliage road trip planning.
NASA: Visible Earth: Fall Colors Around the Great Lakes NASA A pair of Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) images shows just how fast the fall color change can occur in the Great Lakes region.

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