{"id":35265,"date":"2021-11-24T12:00:50","date_gmt":"2021-11-24T17:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/dnr\/?p=35265"},"modified":"2021-11-26T05:56:19","modified_gmt":"2021-11-26T10:56:19","slug":"fall-foliage-report-november-23-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/dnr\/2021\/11\/24\/fall-foliage-report-november-23-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall Foliage Report – November 24, 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"
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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\u2019d 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cIt looked like the world was covered in a cobbler crust of brown sugar and cinnamon.\u201d
\n– Sarah Addison Allen<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n

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

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

Patapsco Valley State Park<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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McKeldin area of Patapsco Valley State Park<\/em>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yellow<\/a><\/td>\n\"Yellow<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\"Orange<\/a><\/td>\n\"Red<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The brilliant early fall colors have faded to muted tones of yellow, orange, and red at the McKeldin area of the park. The Hollofield Overlook, home to the park’s headquarters and one of its two campgrounds, boasts some of the most beautiful views of the Patapsco River. <\/span>Ranger Alyssa Myers <\/b>– <\/b>Patapsco Valley State Park<\/b><\/em><\/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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Click on photos for larger versions.<\/h3>\n

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

Nancy G. – Log Roll Overlook, Green Ridge State Forest, Allegany County<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\"Craig<\/a><\/p>\n

Craig W. – Rockville, Montgomery County<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

Craig W. – Rockville, Montgomery County<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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\"Fall<\/a><\/p>\n

Emily W. – Great Seneca Park, Montgomery County<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

Holly G. – Lake Waterford Park, Pasadena, Anne Arundel County<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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\"Fall<\/a><\/p>\n

Karl B. – St. Mary’s River State Park, St. Mary’s County<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

Kelsey B. – Severn River, Harold Harbor, Anne Arundel County<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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\"Yellow<\/a><\/p>\n

Lori C. – Crab Alley Creek, Chester, Queen Anne’s County<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

Lori C. – Safe Harbor Narrows Point Marina, Grasonville, Queen Anne’s County\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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\"Fall<\/a><\/p>\n

Lori C. – Safe Harbor Narrows Point Marina, Grasonville, Queen Anne’s County\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

Stephanie T. – Kilgore Falls, Rocks State Park, Harford County<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Fall (and Winter!) Recreation Spotlights<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

When the last leaves have fallen, the winter months promise us colors of a different variety\u2014holiday lights!\u00a0 There are numerous holiday light shows across the state and you can find a list of them on the <\/span>Visit Maryland website<\/span><\/a>. Our favorite, <\/span>Lights on the Bay<\/span><\/a> at Sandy Point State Park, offers a scenic, illuminated drive along the shore of the Chesapeake Bay with more than 60 spectacular animated and stationary displays.<\/span><\/p>\n

As we make this seasonal transition, we\u2019d like to remind you that most of our parks remain open year-round!\u00a0 Even during the winter months, there are plenty of opportunities across the state to get outdoors and enjoy our natural resources. Visit the <\/span>Maryland Park Service website<\/span><\/a> to view trail guides and hours of operation and <\/span>make a camping reservation<\/span><\/a>. Call ahead to confirm hours and facility availability.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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Watch the sky<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

Watch for Venus in the night sky. It\u2019s just gone through its greatest elongation and should be visible in the early evenings just after sunset. On November 26<\/span> get your binoculars and look for Ceres located in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Ceres is considered a minor planet and is 600 miles wide\u2014about two and a half times as long as the Grand Canyon! You may also spot some stray meteors as the moon begins to wane. The arrival of the next new moon comes December 4<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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

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