Behind every autumn leaf lies a chemical shift-chlorophyll fading, carotenoids glowing, anthocyanins rising-that turns survival into spectacle. Every autumn, landscapes across much of the world ...

As the long, warm days of summer transition to a darker, cooler winter, leaves across much of the country put on a dazzling display of colors. And as it turns out, the oranges, reds, browns and ...

It’s officially fall in the Northern Hemisphere, which means bright, beautiful foliage isn’t far behind. Parts of the U.S. will soon start to see — if they haven’t already — leaves and shrubs trade ...

Fall color is showing up in the Ozarks, but it’s developing the wrong way and will likely lead to a muted peak in fall color later this season. The ongoing “flash drought” is taxing plants and trees ...

Fall color is rolling down the mountains in East Tennessee, painting peak foiliage across mid-elevation regions. Now, leaf-peepers can find peak fall color at 3,000- to 4,000-foot elevations ...

If you haven't already, now is the time to take your annual leaf-peeping hike. This is the prime time to get out and explore East Tennessee while its nature is painted in brilliant reds, oranges and ...

Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have muted this year's autumn colors, and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual. Soaking in the fall ...

SUMMER IS STILL SUMMERING, at least for a few more weeks, and a glance at most any thermometer will confirm what we already know: It isn't yet the moment for stowing our swimsuits, sunglasses, and ...

The most colorful places in Vermont are primarily destinations known for their striking fall foliage because, well, it’s ...

This animated map shows fall leaf color projections. Red indicates peak color. It’s officially fall in the Northern Hemisphere, which means bright, beautiful foliage isn’t far behind. Parts of the U.S ...