(Gainesville)- Are you ready for fall color? Across the highest peaks in north Georgia early indicator species are just starting to turn brilliant reds and yellows. These early heralds of fall color include tulip poplar, dogwood and maple trees. However, most of the mountains and valleys remain a vivid green.
The U.S. Forest Service reports due to a drier summer, much of the Appalachian Mountains will potentially have spectacular fall color. In other words, drier soils will likely result in more intense red fall color. Cool morning temperatures throughout September will also help fall colors develop. Clear, dry and cool conditions throughout October will help keep color longer.
The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests provide the finest outdoor recreation opportunities and natural resources in Georgia. Featuring nearly 867,000 acres across 26 counties, thousands of miles of clear-running streams and rivers, approximately 850 miles of recreation trails, and dozens of campgrounds, picnic areas, and other recreation activity opportunities, these lands are rich in natural scenery, history and culture.
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