{"id":34908,"date":"2021-10-28T14:19:51","date_gmt":"2021-10-28T18:19:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/dnr\/?p=34908"},"modified":"2022-07-08T16:15:51","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T20:15:51","slug":"fall-foliage-report-for-october-28-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/dnr\/2021\/10\/28\/fall-foliage-report-for-october-28-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall Foliage Report for October 28, 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Overview<\/h2>\n

Halloween week is here and this year\u2019s fall foliage has been full of tricks and treats. We\u2019re 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\u2019ll find varying conditions within individual regions. A thirty-minute drive in one direction or another can make a difference.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cOctober gave a party; The leaves by hundreds came, The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples, And leaves of every name. The Sunshine spread a carpet, And everything was grand, Miss Weather led the dancing, Professor Wind the band.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

– George Cooper<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Join us as we follow the transition each week with reports from our experts at our state forests and parks. This year for the first time, we welcome all of Maryland\u2019s outdoor enthusiasts to send in photos capturing the beauty of the fall season. Please use the submission form<\/a> to submit your entries directly to us. Your photo might be selected to appear in a future edition of the Fall Foliage Report!<\/p>\n

Sign up to receive this report to your email inbox<\/a>\u00a0every week in fall.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Western Region<\/h2>\n

Garrett County, Maryland<\/em><\/h3>\n

Savage River State Forest<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

We are on the back side of the peak color change here at Savage River State Forest. The oaks, which are the last to turn, are now showing various shades of yellow, orange, and red. Recent wind and wet weather has brought down many leaves, especially on the ridge tops. There are still some good colors to take in along the lower elevations and sheltered hollows. Photos are from Fairview and Dry Run roads. <\/span>Sean Nolan – <\/b>Forest Manager, <\/b>Savage River State Forest<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Fall<\/a><\/td>\n\"Fall<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Washington County, Maryland<\/em><\/h3>\n

Fort Frederick State Park<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\"Fort<\/a><\/p>\n

Fort Frederick picnic area, October 28, 2021<\/em><\/strong>
\nCheck back each week, we’ll be posting an updated photo of this spot
\nso you can see the leaves changing week to week.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
\"Fort<\/a><\/td>\n\"Red<\/a><\/td>\n\"Fall<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Cool and windy week here at Fort Frederick and it finally feels like fall! Trees in ruby red, warm gold, and crisp green decorate the treeline.<\/span> Bob Study – Fort Frederick State Park Complex<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Northern Region<\/h2>\n

Cecil County, Maryland<\/em><\/h3>\n

Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area<\/b><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Stream<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Fair<\/td>\n\"Fair<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Cecil County is at its peak with gorgeous fall colors this week. The red and orange maples blaze against the yellow hickories, while the still-green meadows provide a lush backdrop to all the color and movement in the tree canopy. Windy days and cool nights make for perfect hiking weather.\u00a0<\/span>Park Ranger<\/strong> Lesley Leader<\/b><\/span> –\u00a0<\/b>Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

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Southern Region<\/h2>\n

Baltimore and Howard Counties<\/em><\/h3>\n

Patapsco Valley State Park<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Deer<\/a><\/p>\n

The foliage is still pretty green on the trees in the McKeldin Area at the park. <\/span>The warm and wet weather extended the growing season and is keeping the leaves in a green condition. As a result, the normal breakdown of the green pigment called chlorophyll is not happening this year. <\/span>Ranger Alyssa Myers – <\/b>Patapsco Valley State Park<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

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Eastern Region<\/h2>\n

Dorchester County<\/em><\/h3>\n

Bill Burton Fishing Pier<\/b><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Sunset<\/td>\n\"Red<\/td>\n\"Blue<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
\"Red<\/td>\n\"Pier<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

While the mid-Shore is one of the last to the party when it comes to fall foliage, our region does boast the brightest, most beautiful sunrises and sunsets in the fall like this one from the Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park in Dorchester County. Clouds, cooler temperatures, and the tilt of the Earth this time of the year create ideal conditions for vibrant colors in the sky to begin and end our fall days.\u00a0Ranger\u00a0<\/b><\/em>Dana Paterra \u2013 Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park<\/b><\/em><\/b><\/p>\n

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Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park<\/b><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Garter<\/p>\n

Garter Snake<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Marshy<\/td>\n\"Trees<\/td>\n\"Grasses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

We are just beginning to see some patches of color in Tubman Country. The critters around the park are taking advantage of the sunny days.\u00a0Cierra Maszkiewicz \u2014 Park Ranger, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park<\/em><\/b><\/p>\n

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Photo Submissions for the Week<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

We\u2019d like to thank all the folks that continue to send in photos of fall scenes from around Maryland. Glimpses of fall and shorter days can be seen from all parts of the state thanks to your participation. Please send us your fall foliage photos, including the names of any tree species you spot, using our easy online <\/span>form<\/span><\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\"Overlook<\/p>\n

Duane L. – Overlook at Dan’s Mountain, Allegany County<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\"Deep<\/p>\n

Duane L. – Deep Creek Lake, Garrett County<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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\"Fall<\/p>\n

Gregory V. – Eldersburg, Carroll County<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\"Fall<\/p>\n

Gregory V. – Baltimore County<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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\"Fall<\/p>\n

Lauren M. – Cookes Hope in Easton, Talbot County<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\"Stream<\/p>\n

Lauren P. – Catoctin Mountain Park, Frederick County<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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\"Tree<\/p>\n

Marcia W. – Frostburg Cross Country Trail, Allegany County<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\"Trail<\/p>\n

Lauren P. – Catoctin Mountain Park, Frederick County<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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\"Winterberry<\/p>\n

Marcia W. – Finzel Swamp, Garrett County<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\"Mountainside<\/p>\n

Marcia W. – Finzel Swamp, Garrett County<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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\"Fall<\/p>\n

Marcia W. – Frostburg Glendening<\/em>
\nRecreation Area, Allegany County<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"Fall<\/p>\n

Lauren P. – Catoctin Mountain Park\u00a0 Frederick County<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"Golden<\/p>\n

Marcia W. – Frostburg Glendening<\/em>
\nRecreation Area, Allegany County<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\"Fall<\/p>\n

Victoria S. – Deep Creek Lake, Garrett County<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\"Sunset\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Gregory V. – Sunset in Eldersburg, Carroll County<\/em><\/p>\n

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Fall Recreation Spotlight<\/b><\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

ZOOBOOO!<\/b><\/p>\n

Friday, Oct. 29 – Sunday, Oct. 31\u00a0 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Have a spooktacular time at the Maryland Zoo! Come celebrate Halloween and the fall season with the Zoo\u2019s 38th annual ZooBOOO! festival<\/a>. There will be games, prizes, contests, live entertainment, and FREE trick-or-treating!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\"Two<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Watch the sky<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

We start off this week with the moon reaching its third quarter phase, and it will be illuminated on its western side. Through the next week it will be waning while completing its orbit around the earth. The lack of a moon in the night sky will allow for some prime stargazing the next few days. The Orionids meteor shower peaked on Oct. 21-22 but it’s still active, and you could still see some leftovers of Hayley\u2019s comet through November 7<\/span>. In the northeastern sky you can see the Andromeda Galaxy. It will look like a smudge with the unaided eye but with binoculars or a telescope you should get a good view. Lastly on Halloween night, Medusa\u2019s eye, the star Algol, brightens! Details on viewing these events can be found at space.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\"Third<\/p>\n

Photo: NASA<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\"Images<\/a><\/p>\n

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