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OHIO FALL COLOR UPDATE #2 - OCTOBER 5
FALL COLOR SITE
NOTE: This is the second in a series of updates highlighting the progression of Fall Color in Ohio. Updated reports are available from ODNR each Thursday through early November.
COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio’s woodlands are changing rapidly this week, with some areas reporting “near peak” conditions, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).
"Green is still the predominant color in Ohio’s forests and fields,” said Casey Munchel, fall color forester with the ODNR Division of Forestry. “But reds, golds and yellows are coming on strong in most areas.”
She noted that maple trees are turning red, orange or yellow, depending on the variety and other factors. White ash trees are donning their deep purple or dark red hues while other varieties of ash are turning yellow and gold. American beech are evolving into a vibrant gold, while the oak and hickory trees add shades of russet and orange to the landscape.
Near-peak conditions are reported in west-central Ohio, with about 10 to 25 percent of trees colored elsewhere.
This weekend, special seasonal hikes and events are slated for state parks in every region, including Beaver Creek State Park in Columbiana County, Hueston Woods State Park in Preble County, Buck Creek State Park in Clark County and Shawnee State Park in Scioto County.
Autumn color changes across Ohio and other seasonal information - as well as updates on activities and events - can be viewed on the ODNR web site at ohiodnr.com or at discoverohio.com .
 To help Ohioans and out-of-state visitors make the most of this popular outdoor season, weekly updates are also available from the best fall color viewing locations across the state by calling 1-800-BUCKEYE.
Ohio's 74 state parks, 20 state forests and 130 state nature preserves provide excellent locations to sample the splendid fall foliage. Here are current reports from selected locations.
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