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November 24, 2021
The meteorological fall season comes to a close on December 1, and we are beginning to experience consistently cooler temperatures and brisk winds across Maryland. Fall foliage enthusiasts who bundle up and head east will be rewarded with leaves of crimson, amber, and gold adorning the Eastern Shore’s beautiful waterfront landscapes. A few pops of color remain in the central part of our state, and our citizen reporters spotted gorgeous burgundy-red leaves in Frederick and mellower tones of yellow and orange at Seneca Creek State Park. We’d like to thank all of the Marylanders that submitted photos capturing the fall season this year. We were thrilled with the response, and your photos helped us with our foliage forecasting.
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Tags: Fall Foliage, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park, Green Ridge State Forest, Patapsco Valley State Park, Sandy Point State Park, Seneca Creek State Park, trees
November 18, 2021
GO EAST! Western portions of the state have passed peak conditions and even had a little snow. Although there are still patches of fall scenery in the central part of the state, the fall color has shifted east of I-95 in Maryland. Based on our reports, the last of fall’s glory can be seen in bright reds, oranges, and yellows; even driving around the neighborhood can provide some beautiful views. On Maryland’s Eastern Shore there are also plenty of conifers, and the pops of green mixed in with traditional fall colors make for great scenic landscapes in vast open spaces.
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Tags: Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park, Cunningham Falls State Park, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, Fall Foliage, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Fort Frederick State Park, Gambrill State Park, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park, Pocomoke River State Park
November 11, 2021
The corn mazes are wrapping up, farmers markets are shifting to their winter offerings, and the trees across Maryland are preparing for their winter break. But there are still opportunities to see fall color, especially in the central and eastern parts of the state. A good way to enjoy the remaining fall days is with a drive along one of Maryland’s Scenic byways. At this point, the Roots and Tides, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad, Chesapeake Country, Religious Freedom, and John Wilkes Booth trails are your best bets for capturing fall’s final curtain call. Colors are still muted compared to previous years but there are plenty of beautiful spots that make it worth the trip.
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Tags: Bohemia River State Park, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, Fall Foliage, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park, Patapsco Valley State Park
November 4, 2021
The fall foliage this year has been a moving target, and we find ourselves entering November with some lackluster conditions. We are generally seeing a pattern from western Garrett County in the past peak stage to lots of green with pockets of color in far eastern Maryland. With the recent wind and rain, we’re seeing an end to prime foliage colors in most of the state mainly because of leaf drop. Generally speaking, fall foliage seekers should go far north where there has been more change and your best bet will be along the Blue Ridge mountain range (Allegany, Washington, and Frederick counties). It’s still a great time to enjoy the cooler weather outside as the leaves fall! We had lots of photo submissions this week from citizen forest watchers across our state so look to see what’s happening on the ground through their lenses.
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Tags: cookbook, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, Fall Foliage, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Fort Frederick State Park, Patapsco Valley State Park
October 28, 2021
Halloween week is here and this year’s fall foliage has been full of tricks and treats. We’re seeing a wide range of conditions based on location, elevation, and tree types. The wild weather has been throwing things off kilter too, making it difficult to predict what will happen next. Regardless, with the uptick in wind and rain, it looks like things will be wrapping up within a few weeks. As in past weeks, you’ll find varying conditions within individual regions. A thirty-minute drive in one direction or another can make a difference.
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Tags: Dan’s Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Deep Creek Lake, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, Fall Foliage, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Fort Frederick State Park, Patapsco Valley State Park, Savage River State Forest
October 21, 2021
It’s mid-October here in Maryland and we have something to offer every fall foliage enthusiast. Crossing our state from west to east, you will experience it all — glorious autumn jewel tones decorating the skyline in the west —breathtaking sunrises and local critters basking in the last warm days of fall in the east. We cover it all this week, and we’ve received some of the best photos yet from our park managers, forestry staff, and loyal readers to beautifully illustrate this magical time of year.
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Tags: Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park, Cunningham Falls State Park, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, Fall Foliage, Fort Frederick State Park, Gambrill State Park, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park
October 14, 2021
Here we are, mid-October, and reports indicate that the leaves are dropping quickly. With wet conditions the past few days and some wind in the forecast for the weekend we may see significant leaf loss through the next week. Fall seems to have taken hold across the state with the west near or at peak foliage and areas east slowly following suit. Most of the Eastern Shore has yet to substantially change, but we see signs that will change soon.
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Tags: Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area, Fall Foliage, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Finzel Swamp, Fort Frederick State Park, Maryland 5 Star, Patapsco Valley State Park
October 7, 2021
Here we go folks, we’re seeing more color out west and the rest of the state is being blanketed in subtle yellows and reds. In the far western portions of the state our reports are indicating we’re at the mid-point, especially in the higher elevations. Through central and southern Maryland, we have a mixed bag mainly because summer weather has been slow to depart. The eastern portion of the state is still mainly green with a few hints of fall color; this landscape remains perfect for pollinators, spending autumnal hours collecting nectar and pollen.
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Tags: Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area, Fall Foliage, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Fort Frederick State Park, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park, Point Lookout State Park, Savage River State Forest
September 30, 2021
Cooler evenings and crisp mornings bring a change in the air, and the leaves are responding. Thanks to submissions from our readers, it looks like fall colors have finally spread across Maryland. Keep checking back each Thursday for the latest information.
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Tags: Cunningham Falls State Park, Deep Creek Lake State Park, Fall Foliage, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Fort Frederick State Park, Gambrill State Park, Sandy Point State Park
September 23, 2021
Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Fall is officially here and the trees are starting their transformation across the state. The western parts of Maryland will see the first true signs of color beginning this week, although things are off to a slow start. With the recent rain fall color should ramp up soon and the show will begin.
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Tags: Deep Creek Lake State Park, Fall Foliage, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Fort Frederick State Park, Merkle Natural Resources Management Area, New Germany State Park, Rocky Gap State Park
September 16, 2021
“Autumn comes with regal ease, content to arrive with slow grace. Though the first leaves have tumbled to the soil so rich with rain, most remain green, fluttering in the strengthening wind. And so, though I’m wishing for that garland of reds and golds, I must be as patient as she.”
– Angela Caroline Abraham, Descriptionari.com
Fall has not yet begun in Maryland and many trees across the state are still a bit bashful about revealing their fall finest before the season officially kicks off September 22.
However in Western Maryland, pockets of trees are slowly starting to greet us with hints of brilliant color. Traditionally this is the region where leaf color changes are seen first, with the foliage in Garrett and Allegany counties beginning to turn in late September and peaking toward the middle of October. Read more…
Tags: Cunningham Falls State Park, Deep Creek Lake State Park, Fall Foliage, Fort Frederick State Park, Potomac-Garrett State Forest
November 12, 2020
Welcome to the Fall Foliage Report for November 12, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Fall colors have finally reached their peak in Southern Maryland and the lower Eastern Shore. Plan a drive or hike to get out and see the foliage this weekend! Read more…
Tags: Anne Arundel County, Assateague State Park, Autumn, Baltimore County, Calvert County, Dorchester County, Fall Foliage, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park, Janes Island State Park, Kings Landing Park, Maryland Forest Service, Maryland Park Service, Rackliffe House, Sinepuxent Bay, Smallwood State Park, St. Mary's County, trees, Wicomico County, Worcester County
November 5, 2020

Welcome to the Fall Foliage Report for November 5, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Although recent wind and rain have sent much of Maryland past peak foliage, the southern part of the state is looking very colorful. Read more…
Tags: Autumn, Baltimore County, Cecil County, Dorchester County, Elk Neck State Park, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, Fall Foliage, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Fort Frederick State Park, Gunpowder Falls State Park, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park, Janes Island State Park, Kent County, Leaves, North Point State Park, Patapsco Valley State Park, Smallwood State Park, Southern Maryland, trees
October 29, 2020

Welcome to the Fall Foliage Report for October 29, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. We are looking forward to a full moon Hallo-weekend with peaking foliage in parts of central Maryland! Read more…
Tags: Assateague State Park, Elk Neck State Park, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Gunpowder Falls State Park, Patapsco Valley State Park, Prince Frederick, Seneca Creek State Park, Smallwood State Park, South Mountain Recreation Area, South Mountain State Park, Tuckahoe State Park
October 22, 2020

Welcome to the Fall Foliage Report for October 22, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. This season continues to bring on the best fall color Maryland has seen in years, as Washington and Frederick counties reach peak foliage. Read more…
Tags: Allegany County, Baltimore County, Black Marsh Wildlands, Dorchester County, Elk Neck State Park, Fair Hill NRMA, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Frederick County, Garrett County, Greenbriar State Park, Gunpowder Falls State Park, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park, Mattawoman Creek, North Point State Park, Patapsco Valley State Park, Potomac-Garrett State Forest, Seneca Creek State Park, Smallwood State Park, South Mountain Recreation Area, St. Mary's County, Washington County
October 15, 2020

Welcome to the Fall Foliage Report for October 15, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Read more…
Tags: Allegany County, Appalachian Trail, Baltimore County, Cecil County, Dundee Creek Marina, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Fort Frederick State Park, Frederick County, Garrett County, Greenbrier State Park, Gunpowder Falls State Park, Mt. Nebo Wildlife Management Area, Potomac-Garrett State Forest, Savage River State Forest, South Mountain Battlefield State Park, South Mountain Recreation Area, South Mountain State Park, Washington County, Western Maryland 4-H Center
October 8, 2020

Welcome to the Fall Foliage Report for October 8, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The western corner of Maryland is seeing peak foliage setting in, headlined by the vivid yellows, reds, and oranges of maple leaves. Elsewhere, Maryland forests are exhibiting scattered spots of color, with the real fall showing yet to come! Read more…
Tags: Autumn, Cunningham Falls State Park, Elk Neck State Park, Fair Hill NRMA, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Gambrill State Park, Leaves, Patapsco Valley State Park, Rocky Gap State Park, Savage River State Forest, Seneca Creek State Park, trees
October 1, 2020
Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report for October 1, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Read more…
Tags: Allegany County, Autumn, Boonsboro, Clear Spring, Cumberland, Deep Creek Lake, Deep Creek Lake State Park, Fall Foliage, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Flintstone, Full Moon, Garrett County, Herrington Manor State Park, Leaves, Maryland Forest Service, Maryland state parks, Oakland, Potomac-Garrett State Forest, Savage River State Forest, South Mountain Recreation Area, Swallow Falls State Park, trees, Washington County
September 24, 2020


Maple tree in Deep Creek Lake State Park, photo by Roy Musselwhite
It is now officially fall with a chill in the air and the welcomed return of the Canada geese. The most obvious indicator of autumn’s arrival, the changing of the foliage, is still a few weeks away for most of the state. However, in Western Maryland, pockets here and there are starting to show splotches of brilliant color. Traditionally it’s the region where leaf color changes are seen first, with the foliage in Garrett and Allegany counties beginning to turn beginning in late September and peaking toward the middle of October. Read more…
Tags: Allegany County, Deep Creek Lake State Park, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Lake Habeeb, mushrooms, Rocky Gap State Park, Western Maryland
September 18, 2020

Welcome to the 2020 Maryland Fall Foliage Report, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Although we will mention a festival or event occasionally, that will not be a major focus this year due to numerous cancellations of many seasonal events. However, the men and women working for Maryland’s Park Service and Forest Service will provide eyewitness accounts, as well as photographs, as the fall season unfolds. Read more…
Tags: Allegany County, Fall Foliage, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Garrett County, New Germany State Park, Potomac-Garrett State Forest, Rocky Gap State Park
November 14, 2019
Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report for November 16 and 17 brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Read more…
Tags: Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Assateague State Park, Baltimore American Indian Center, Baltimore County, Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum, Carroll County, Dinosaur Park, Dorchester County, Elk Neck State Park, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, Harford County, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park and Visitor Center, Havre De Grace, Laurel, Ocean Pines, Oella, oysters, Patapsco Valley State Park, Pocomoke River State Park, Point Lookout State Park, Prince George’s County, Sandy Point State Park, Seneca Creek State Park, South Mountain Recreation Area, Union Mills, Union Mills Homestead Christkindlmarkt, Westminster, Worcester County
November 7, 2019
Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report for November 9 and 10 brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Read more…
Tags: American Indian Heritage Day, Anne Arundel County, Assateague State Park, Autumn, Baltimore County, Baltimore Ski and Snowboard Swap, Cambridge, Carroll County, Cecil County, Cedarville State Forest, Chesapeake College, Dorchester County, Easton, Elk Neck State Park, events, fall, Fall Foliage, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Festivals, Frederick County, Howard County Fairgrounds, Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, Kites, LaPlata, Leonardtown, Maryland Alpaca and Fleece Festival, Maryland Irish Festival, Maryland State Fair Grounds, Montgomery County, Nanticoke River Discovery Center, Rackliffe House, Sandy Point State Park, South Mountain Recreation Area, St. Mary's County, Talbot County, Timonium, Veterans Day Parades, Waterfowl Festival, Westminster, Wye Mills
October 31, 2019
Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report for November 2 and 3, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Read more…
Tags: Allegany County, Anne Arundel County, Assateague State Park, Autumn, Cedarville State Forest, Dorchester County, Elk Neck State Park, Fair Hill NRMA, fall, foliage, Fort Frederick State Park, Frederick County, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park, leaf peepers, Leaves, Montgomery County, Patapsco Valley State Park, Queen Anne’s County, Rocky Gap State Park, Seneca Creek State Park, Talbot County, trees, Washington County, woods
October 24, 2019
Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report for Oct. 26 and 27, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Read more…
Tags: Allegany County, Appalachian Trail, Assateague State Park, Autumn, Baltimore Zoo, Beach Maze, Bel Air, Brunswick, Cecil County, Cedarville State Forest, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, colors, Cunningham Falls State Park, Dorchester County, Druid Hill Park, Eastern Shore, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, fall festivals, Fall Foliage, Frederick, Frederick County, Gambrill State Park, Garrett County, Great Pumpkin Race, Greenbriar State Park, Hagerstown, Halloween, Harford County, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park, Havre De Grace, Janes Island State Park, Kent County, Laurel Park, Leaves, Leonardtown, Ocean City, oysters, Paterson Park. Federal Hill, Pocomoke River State Park, Rocky Gap State Park, Savage River State Forest, scarecrows, South Mountain State Park, St. Mary's County, Thurmont, treat-or-treat, trees, Washington County, Washington Monument State Park, Worcester County
October 17, 2019
Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report for Oct. 19 and 20, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Read more…
Tags: Allegany County, American Indian Festival, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Assateague State Park, Berlin Octoberfest, Captain Avery Museum, Carroll County, Cunningham Falls State Park, Elk Neck State Park, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, Fall Foliage, Festivals, Forest Service, Fort Frederick State Park, Frederick County, Gambrill State Park, Garrett County, Halloween, Herrington Manor State Park, Ladew Gardens, Leaves, Leonardtown, Montgomery County, O.C.toberfest Beach Maze, Ocean City, OctoberFest, Oyster Fstival, Oyster Recovery Project, Patapsco Valley State Park, Point Lookout State Park, Prince George’s County, Rocky Gap State Park, scarecrows, Shady Side, Silver Springs Arts & Crafts Fair, South Mountain Recreation Area, St. Mary's County, St. Mary’s City, Talbot County, Tilghman Island Days, trees, U.S. Oyster Fesitval, Washington County, Westminster, Wicomico County, Worcester County
October 10, 2019

Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report for Oct. 12 and 13, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Read more…
Tags: Allegany County, Annapolis, Autumn, Autumn Glory Festival, Bethesda, Calvert County, Catoctin Colorfest, Cecil County, Charles County, Deep Creek Lake, Dorchester County, Eastern Shore, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Fort Frederick State Park, Frederick County, Garrett County, Hagerstown, Hancock's Resolution, Harford County, Havre De Grace, LaPlata, Leonardtown, Mount Harman, Nanticoke River, Oakland, Patapsco Valley State Park, Patuxent River, Rock Hall, Savage River State Forest, Solomons, South Mountain Battlefield State Park, Southern Maryland, Thurmont, trees, US Sailboat Show, Washington County, Western Maryland, Wicomico County, Wicomico Demonstration Forest, Worcester County
October 3, 2019

Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report for Oct. 5 and 6, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
True fall weather is on the way! Garrett County is anticipating nighttime temperatures dipping into the 3os this weekend, reports Melissa Nash, forester and project manager. With the change in temperature comes the beginning of peak season in parts of Maryland.
“Cool nights and sunny days typically bring out the best color,“ Nash explains. “Some areas of Garrett County, especially around Meadow Mountain (near the Eastern Continental Divide), are expected to peak within the next couple of days.” She reports vibrant yellows to oranges and reds on maple, and yellow color on birch and hickory as most notable. Oaks should begin to change soon with white oak producing deep reds to purplish tones and red oaks golden brown.
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Tags: Allegany County, Autumn Glory Festival, Brunswick Railroad Days, Cecil County, Cunningham Falls State Park, Darlington Apple Festival, Deep Creek Lake, Eastern Shore, fall festivals, Frederick County, Frederick County Farm Museum, Gambrill State Park, Garrett County, Graham Equestrian Center, Montgomery County, Oakland, Point Lookout State Park, Potomac-Garrett State Forest, Queen Anne’s County, Savage River State Forest, Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area, South Mountain Recreation Area, Tacoma Park Street Festival, Talbot County, Taste of Bethesda, Washington County
September 26, 2019

Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report for Sept. 28 and 29, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
“As we officially welcome fall this week, the cool nights and sunny days are making for a beautiful start to a colorful display in Garrett County,” reports Melissa Nash, Garrett County forest project manager. “Some areas, especially the ridge tops, are reaching the mid-point this week. Peak should be expected in 1-2 weeks for most of the county.” Read more…
Tags: Allegany County, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, arts and crafts, Autumn Glory Festival, Chesapeake Bay, Crisfield, Fort Frederick State Park, Frederick County, Garrett County, Harford County, historical reenactments, Kunte-Kintte Heriitage Festival, leaf peepers, Merkle Natural Resources Management Area, Montgomery County, New Germany Road, Point Lookout State Park, pumpkins, Rocky Gap State Park, Smithsburg Steam Engine and Craft Show, Somerset County, St. Mary's County, Steppingstone Farm Museum, Talbot County, Tuckahoe State Park, Washington County, Washington Grove
September 19, 2019

Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report for the last weekend of summer, Sept. 21 and 22, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Having melted down almost daily through a typically hot and humid — and exceptionally wet — Maryland summer, you just might be looking forward to the official astronomical start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere: the autumnal, or fall, equinox (also called the September equinox). Early Monday morning — 3:50 a.m. in Annapolis — the sun will rise precisely due east and later will set precisely due west with the length of day and night almost equal. This is also the best time to view Mars as the planet will be at its brightest. Join the Westminster Astronomy Club at Cunningham Falls State Park Saturday night to see the stars!
Sign up to receive weekly reports showcasing the Old Line State’s vibrant fall foliage and the best autumn festivals at dnr.maryland.gov.
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Tags: Cunningham Falls State Park, Dorchester County, fall festivals, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Frederick County, Garrett County, Hagerstown, Maryland Forest Service, Montgomery County, Ocean City, Rocky Gap State Park, Sandy Point State Park, Seneca Creek State Park, St. Mary's County, Sunfest
September 12, 2019

Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report for Sept. 14 and 15, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Soon the landscape will explode with vibrant colors of orange, red and yellow. Kids will be jumping into newly raked piles of leaves and we’ll all “fall” back to Eastern Standard Time and grab that extra bit of sleep. Although Autumn 2019 will not officially arrive until the early morning of Sept. 23, the full moon that falls nearest to the Fall Equinox, the Harvest Moon, is scheduled for its annual appearance on Saturday evening. Sometimes called the Full Corn Moon, it is so bright farmers could work by the light of it. Read more…
Tags: Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Charles County, Dorchester County, Fort Frederick State Park, Frederick County, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park, Sandy Point State Park, Seneca Creek State Park, St. Mary's County, Talbot County, Tuckahoe State Park, Washington County, Worcester County
November 15, 2018

Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report for the weekend of Nov. 17 and 18, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Forester Rob Clarke succinctly wraps up the final report for 2018 with, “Let the raking begin!” Read more…
Tags: Angela Baldwin, Assateague State Park, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Denton, Eastern Shore, Fall Foliage, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Frederick, Frederick County, Harford County, Harvest Thyme Craft Fair, Hollywood Fire Department, Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, Martinak State Park, Montgomery County, Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade, Ocean City, Patapsco Valley State Park, Rob Clarke, Seneca Creek State Park, Silver Spring, Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area, St. Mary's County, Washington County, Wicomico County
November 8, 2018

Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report for the weekend of Nov. 10 and 11, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
The good news is that leaf peepers have an excellent chance of catching fall foliage at its peak in many parts of the state. However, predictions are that this is a very small window of opportunity. So plan to get outdoors in the next few days and catch the best color for autumn 2018. Read more…
Tags: Aaron Cook, Angela Baldwin, Angela Crenshaw, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Benjamin Banneker, Brian Stupak, Brunswick, Carroll County, Cecil County, Charles County, Dorchester County, Dorna Cooper, Eastern Shore, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Festivals, Frederick County, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park, Howard County, Jen Selfridge, Justin Arseneault, Kent County, Leonardtown, Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary, Morgan Run Natural Environment Area, Patapsco Valley State Park, Queen Anne’s County, Rob Clarke, Rocky Gap State Park, Sandy Point State Park, Seneca Creek State Park, Shawn Day, Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area, St. Mary's County, Talbot County, Teri Batchelor, Veterans Day, Waterfowl Festival
November 1, 2018

Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report for the weekend of Nov. 3 and 4, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
There is hope for Maryland leaf peepers after all. This is the weekend to take in some brilliant autumnal colors.
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Tags: Aaron Cook, Angela Baldwin, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Assateague State Park, Baltimore City, Brian Stupak, Calvert County, Cecil County, Cineva Smith, Cranesville Swamp, Dana Paterra, Dorchester County, Dorna Cooper, Eastern Shore, Easton, Elk Neck State Park, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, Fall Festival, Fall Foliage, Felicia Graves, Finzel Swamp, Frederick County, Garrett County, Greenbrier State Park, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park and Visitor Center, Howard County, Inner Harbor, Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, Jen Selfridge, Kent County, Laura Fawks Lapole, Martinak State Park, Mary Jo Bartles, Melissa Nash, Patapsco Valley State Park, Pocomoke River State Park, Queen Anne’s County, Sandy Point State Park, Shad Landing, Teri Batchelor, Tuckahoe State Park, Turkey Point Lighthouse, Washington County, Worcester County
October 25, 2018

Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report for the weekend of Oct. 27 and 28, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Read more…
Tags: Aaron Cook, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Cecil County, Cineva Smith, Clear Spring, Clopper Lake, Cunningham Falls State Park, Diana Marsteller, Eastern Shore, Elk Neck State Park, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, Fall Foliage, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Fort Frederick State Park, Frederick County, Garrett County, Greenbriar State Park, Greenbrier State Park, Jacob Doyle, Jessica Conley, Lara Lopole, Mary Jo Bartles, Melissa Nash, Montgomery County, Patapsco Valley State Park, Pocomoke River State Park, Point Lookout State Park, Seneca Creek State Park, Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area, Tuckahoe State Park, Washington County, Worcester County
October 18, 2018

Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report for the weekend of Oct. 20 and 21, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
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Tags: Aaron Cook, Andrea Townsley-Sapp, Baltimore County, Bowie, Caroline County, Cecil County, Clear Spring, Cunning Falls State Park, Cunningham Falls State Park, Denton, Eastern Shore, Elk Neck State Park, Fair Hill International, Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area, Fall Foliage, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Frederick County, Garrett County, Gathland State Park, Gunpowder Falls State Park, Harford County, Howard County, Howard County Conservancy, Jerusalem Mill, Laura Fawks Lapole, Leonardtown, Lindsey Hughes, Martinak State Park, Melissa Nash, Montgomery County, Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve, Patapsco Valley State Park, Patuxent River Park, Patuxent River State Park, Prince George’s County, Seneca Creek State Park, Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area, St. Mary's County, Susquehanna State Park, Talbot County, Tilghman Island, Tilghman Island Days, Turkey Point Lighthouse, Washington County
October 11, 2018
Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report for the weekend of Oct. 13 and 14, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Garrett County Forester Melissa Nash reports that most of the maples turned brown early and are already bare. “We did get some color last week, but most of those are now bare. Many of the oaks are still pretty green, but are starting to change.” While this is Autumn Glory Festival weekend in Oakland and typically peak season for fall foliage, Nash believe it may be a bit muted. Read more…
Tags: Allegany County, Apple Butter Boil, aquaculture, Autumn Glory Festival, Baltimore City, Berlin, Berlin Octoberfest, Bethesda, Big Savage Mountain, bike, Carroll County, Catoctin Furnace, Cecil County, Continental Divide, Eastern Shore, Easton, Elk Neck State Park, Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area, fall festivals, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Frederick County, Gambrill State Park, Garrett County, Grantsville, Green Ridge State Forest, Hancock, Harford County, Havre De Grace, hike, Inner Harbor, Kent County, Meadow Mountain, Melissa Nash, Montgomery County, New Germany State Park, Oakland, Oktoberfest, oysters, Pickering Creek Audubon Center, Rock Hall, Rocky Gap State Park, Seneca Creek State Park, Susquehanna State Park, Swallow Falls State Park, Talbot County, Thurmont, Ward Museum of Waterfowl Art. waterfowl expo, Washington County, Western Maryland Rail Trail, Westminster
October 4, 2018

Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report for the weekend of Oct. 6 and 7, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

4-H Camping Center
What a difference a week makes! In Western Maryland, autumn began with a slow start; however, the most recent field reports are encouraging. Garrett County Forester Melissa Nash says things are starting to change more rapidly, as seen in her photo taken at the Maryland 4-H Environmental Education and Camping Center in Swanton. Read more…
Tags: Aaron Cook, Allegany County, Annapolis, Baltimore City, Bedlam in the Boro, Blessing of the Fleet on St. Clement's Island, Bowie, Bowie International Festival, Brunswick Railroad Days, Caroline County, Carroll County, Chesapeake Bay, Clements Island State Park, Cunningham Falls State Park, Darlington Apple Festival, Dave Best, Deep Creek Lake State Park, Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area, Fall Festival, fall festivals, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, First Saturday Hike, Fort McHenry, Frederick County, Gambrill State Park, Gambrill Tea Room, Garrett County, Harford County, Howard County, Howard County Conservancy, Julia Musselwhite, Kent County, Kent Island, Manchester, Mark Spurrier, Martin State Airport, Martinak State Park, Maryland Fleet Week and Air Show Baltimore, Melissa Nash, Montgomery County, Oktoberfest, Queen Anne’s County, Rocky Gap State Park, Roy Musselwhite, Seneca Creek State Park, St., St. Clement's Island, St. Mary's County, Susquehanna State Park, U.S. Air Force, United States Sailboat Show, Washington County
September 27, 2018
Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report for the first full weekend of fall, Sept. 29 and 30, 2018, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
As September comes to a close, it appears the rain will diminish and we’ll have some partly cloudy to sunny days to look forward to this weekend. Reports out of Western Maryland confirm the first signs of the season, as the region’s early reds, yellows and oranges are starting to pop, particularly visible in Garrett County’s higher elevations above 2,500 feet. Read more…
Tags: Aaron Cook, Allegany County, Art at the Point, Baltimore County, Calvert County, Calvert County Fair, Carroll County, Charm City Fly-In Remote Control Airplane Festival, Chesapeake Bay, Cranesville Swamp, Crisfield, Cumberland, Cunningham Falls State Park, Dan’s Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Day to Serve, Deep Creek Lake State Park, Dock Day on the Bay, Elk Neck State Park, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Fort Freder, Frederick County, Gaithersburg, Gambrill State Park, Garrett County, Garrett State Forest, Hagerstown, Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area, Judy Niedzielski, Melissa Nash, Middletown, Middletown Heritage Festival, Mount Nebo Wildlife Management Area, Mt. Nebo Wildlife Management Area, National Public Lands Day, New Germany State Park, Point Lookout State Park, Preston, Prince Frederick, Roy Musselwhite, Savage River State Forest, Seneca Creek State Park, Somers Cove Marina, St. Mary's County, Swallow Falls State Park, Talbot County, Washington County, Westminster, Westminster Fallfest
September 20, 2018
Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report for the first weekend of fall, Sept. 22 and 23, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Soon the landscape will explode with vibrant colors of orange, red and yellow. Kids will be jumping into leaf piles you just raked and we’ll all “fall” back, setting clocks back an hour and grabbing that extra bit of sleep.
Having sweated our way through a typically hot and humid Maryland summer – exceptionally wet as well – you might be looking forward to the autumnal equinox (also called the September equinox) happening Saturday at exactly 9:54 p.m. This is also the best time to view Mars as the planet will be at its brightest. Join the Westminster Astronomy Club at Cunningham Falls State Park Saturday night to see the stars!
Sign up to receive weekly reports showcasing the Old Line State’s vibrant fall foliage and the best autumn festivals at dnr.maryland.gov.
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Tags: Allegany County, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Berlin, Cambridge, Chesapeake Bay, Crisfield, Cunningham Falls State Park, Dorchester County, Eastern Shore, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Frederick County, Garrett County, Gunpowder Falls State Park, Izaak Walton League of America, Leonardtown, National Hunting and Fishing Day, Ocean City, Point Lookout State Park, Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area, Somerset County, St. Mary's County, St. Mary’s County Fair, Sunfest, Washington County
November 15, 2017

Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report for the weekend of Nov. 18-19, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Maryland Office of Tourism.
Well the Maryland leaf peeper season is coming to a close. While there are some spots of red and yellow in St. Mary’s County and some oaks peaking in parts of central and southern Maryland, the consensus seems to be the leaves are falling very quickly.
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Tags: Baltimore American Indian Center Pow-Wow, Baltimore County, Caroline County, Carroll County, Christkindlmarkt, Church Creek, Denton, Dorchester County, Fall Craft Fair, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park, Harvest Thyme Craft Fair, Hide Tanning Workshop, Hike to Rockburn Branch, Hilton Nature Center, Hollywood Fire Department, Howard County, Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, Martinak State Park, Maryland Office of Tourism, Montgomery County, Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade, Mountain Club of Maryland, Native American Heritage Month, Patapsco Valley State Park, Rockburn Branch Park, Salisbury University, Seneca Creek State Park, Silver Spring, Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area, St. Mary's County, Thanksgiving, The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Towson University, Turkey Trot and Wee Walk, Westminster, Westminster Train Show, Wicomico County, Wye Island Natural Resource Management Area
November 8, 2017

Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report for the weekend of Nov. 11-12, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Maryland Office of Tourism.
In western Maryland it appears that everything is happening at once, as eastern Allegany, Washington and Frederick counties are all reporting peak conditions, although muted. Weather has been a factor, especially around South Mountain. Washington County from Clear Spring west is just past peak.
How long the leaves will last is anyone’s guess…
Tags: Allegany County, Anne Arundel County, Assateague State Park, Baltimore County, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Calvert County, Carroll County, Cecil County, Charles County, Chesapeake Bay, Dorchester County, Eastern Shore, Elk Neck State Park, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Frederick, Frederick County, Grusendorf Log Cabin, Harford County, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park, Kent County, Leonardtown, Martinak State Park, Maryland Irish Festival, Maryland Office of Tourism, National Harbor, North Point State Park, Pocomoke River, Pocomoke River State Park, Pocomoke State Forest, Port Tobacco, Prince George’s County, Queen Anne’s County, Seneca Creek State Park, South Mountain State Park, St. Mary's County, Talbot County, Veterans Day, Washington County, Waterfowl Festival, Worcester County
November 1, 2017

Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report for the weekend of Nov. 4 – 5, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Maryland Office of Tourism.
In November we’re starting to think of oyster dressing, pumpkin pie and turkey dinners, despite the fairly mild temperatures and presence of still-green leaves on many Maryland trees. While the leaves are past peak and have even started to drop in western Maryland, the brilliant orange, scarlet and yellow foliage is coming on strong in central Maryland and the mid-Eastern Shore. Read more…
Tags: Annapolis, Baltimore County, Boonsboro, Brunswick, Calvert County, Carroll County, Cecil County, Charles County, Cherokee at Fort Frederick, Chesapeake Bay, Eastport vs. Annapolis Tug of War, Elk Neck State Park, Elk River, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Fort Frederick State Park, Frederick County, Greenwell State Park, Harford County, Howard County, Howard County Conservancy, Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, Kent County, Maryland Office of Tourism, Montgomery County, Morgan Run Natural Environment Area, North East River, Patapsco Valley State Park, Phillips Wharf Environmental Center, Point Lookout State Park, Prince George’s County, Queen Anne’s County, Soldier’s Delight Natural Resource Management Area, St. Mary's County, Sudlersville, Tilghman Island, Towson University, Turkey Point Lighthouse, Upper Marlboro, Washington County, Wicomico County, Worcester County
October 25, 2017
Well, this is the weekend for ghosts, goblins and other fright-worthy tricks and treats, and there are lots of Halloween events for everyone to enjoy! Read more…
Tags: Allegany County, Baltimore County, Caroline County, Carroll County, Cecil County, Chesapeake Bay, Chestertown, Elk Neck State Park, Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Frederick County, Garrett College, Garrett County, Hagerstown, Harford County, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park, Howard County, Kent County, Maryland Office of Tourism, Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary, Montgomery County, Patapsco Valley State Park, Point Lookout State Park, Prince George’s County, Queen Anne’s County, Seneca Creek State Park, South Mountain State Battlefield, South Mountain State Park, St. Mary's County, St. Michaels, Tuckahoe State Park, Washington County
October 18, 2017

Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report for the weekend of Oct. 21 and 22, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Maryland Office of Tourism.
The Mid-Atlantic region is basking in the glow of an Indian summer, and if you’re planning to head west this weekend, you should meet with good viewing conditions in Allegany County, where the leaves are holding at about 25 percent color change. Rocky Gap State Park reports that hickories, maples and poplars are lovely, providing a patchwork of colors, just in time for the some brisk autumn hiking. Read more…
Tags: Allegany County, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Cecil County, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Fort Frederick State Park, Garrett County, Gathland State Park, Green Ridge State Forest, Greenbrier State Park, Gunpowder Falls State Park, Halloween, Harford County, Kent County, Maryland Office of Tourism, Middletown, Patapsco Valley State Park, Potomac River, Queen Anne’s County, Rocky Gap State Park, Seneca Creek State Park, Soldiers Delight Natural Environmental Area, Susquehanna State Park, Washington County, Washington Monument State Park
October 11, 2017
Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report for the weekend of Oct. 14 and 15, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Maryland Office of Tourism.
Garrett County’s biggest event of the year, the Autumn Glory Festival, is underway in Oakland and other locations throughout the county. Highlights of the festival include the Maryland State Banjo and Fiddle Championships, Tall Tale Storytelling and Book Festival, Western Maryland Tournament of Bands, parades, a 5K Run, and an authentic Oktoberfest celebration.
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Tags: Carroll County, Cecil County, Elk Neck State Park, Fair Hill International, Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Frederick County, Garrett County, Herrington Manor State Park, Kent County, Maryland Office of Tourism, Montgomery County, New Germany State Park, Swallow Falls State Park, Western Maryland Rail Trail
October 4, 2017

Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report for the weekend of Oct. 7 and 8, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Maryland Office of Tourism.
In Garrett County, oaks are just starting to change and there are pockets of brilliant color, mostly maples, sassafras and sumac. The wet areas and swamps continue to show the most color. Read more…
Tags: Allegany County, Annapolis, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Bowie, Bowie International Festival, Brunswick, Brunswick Railroad Days, Cambridge, Charles County, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Deep Creek Lake State Park, Dorchester County, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Fort Frederick State Park, Frederick, Frederick County, Garrett County, Gathland State Park, Green Ridge State Forest, Greenbrier State Park, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park, Hurlock, Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary, Maryland Office of Tourism, Montgomery County, Seneca Creek State Park, Snow Hill, South Mountain State Battlefield, United States Sailboat Show, Washington County, Washington Monument State Park
September 27, 2017
Nice Weekend for the Calvert County Fair, National Public Lands Day and Apple and Pumpkin Festivals

Chimney Rock Trail, photo by Tim Ray
Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report for the weekend of Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Maryland Office of Tourism.
October arrives this weekend and soon the full glory of the changing foliage will as well! Reports out of Western Maryland confirm the first signs of the season as the region’s early reds, yellows and oranges are starting to pop, particularly visible in Garrett County’s higher elevations above 2,500 feet.
Deep Creek Lake State Park is reporting that foliage is coming along with red maples starting to turn bright orange. The low areas, which are cooler and moister, have the most color.
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Tags: Allegany County, American Revolution, Art at the Point, Butler's Orchard Pumpkin Festival, Calvert County, Calvert County Fair, Carroll County, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Civil War, Cranesville Swamp, Deep Creek Lake State Park, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Fort Frederick State Park, Frederick County, French and Indian War, Friend’s Delight, Garrett County, Garrett State Forest, George Cooper, Gunpowder Falls State Park, Herrington Manor State Park, Maryland Office of Tourism, Middletown Heritage Festival, Montgomery County, National Public Lands Day, Oakland, Piney Run Park’s Apple Festival, Pocomoke River State Park, Point of Rocks, Potomac River, Prince Frederick, Rocky Gap State Park, Sang Run State Park, Susquehanna State Park, Swallow Falls State Park, Tuckahoe State Park, Washington County
September 22, 2017

Chimney Rock at Catoctin Mountain National Park; by Tim Ray
After the candy is eaten and the costumes are put away, our focus shifts to our natural world’s final glorious display of the year.
It’s official. It’s autumn in Maryland. Living in the Old Line State, you know how lucky we are. Although small geographically, the landscape is quite diverse and complex, often referred to as America in Miniature. Read more…
Tags: Fall Foliage and Festival Report, magazine
September 20, 2017

Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report for the weekend of Sept. 23 and 24, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the Maryland Office of Tourism.
It’s official! It’s autumn in Maryland.
When this weekend rolls in, thoughts will begin to turn to the sights, sounds and scents of the season: fan-filled football stadiums, bright orange pumpkins, cinnamon and cider warming on the stove and the welcomed return of Canada geese.
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Tags: Caroline County, Carroll County, Centreville, Clopper Lake, D.C., Eastern Shore, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Farm Heritage Days, Garrett County, Gladys Harp, Harford County, Havre De Grace, Howard County, Hyattsville, Hyattsville Arts Festival, Leonardtown, Lower Susquehanna Scenic Byway, Maryland Office of Tourism, Montgomery County, National Hunting and Fishing Day, Ocean City, Perryville, Queen A, Seneca Creek State Park, St. Mary's County, St. Mary’s County Fair, Steppingstone Museum, Sunfest, Susquehanna State Park, Washington, Washington County, Westminster, Westminster Fallfest
September 13, 2017

Burnside Bridge, Antietam National Battlefield, photo by National Park Service
Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report for Sept. 16 and 17, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Maryland Office of Tourism.
You know summer’s almost over when local county fairs fill up with farm animals, 4-H kids, arts and crafts, fall harvest exhibits, midways and cotton candy. This weekend, you can choose from the Anne Arundel County Fair (Sept. 13-17) in Crownsville, the Charles County Fair (Sept. 14-17) in La Plata, or the Great Frederick Fair (Sept. 15-23), which runs for nine days. Read more…
Tags: American Revolution, Anne Arundel County, Centreville, Charles County, Civil War, Corsica River Day, Fall Foliage and Festival Report, Fort Frederick State Park, Frederick County, French and Indian War, Garrett County, Hagerstown, Janes Island State Park, Maryland Office of Tourism, Montgomery County, Poolesville, Queen Anne’s County, Sharpsburg, Washington County
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