As cooler weather heads our way, we here in Minnesota look forward to seeing the gorgeous fall colors on the trees. Did you know the DNR website has a Fall Color Finder to help you out this season? The Fall Color Finder is a trip-planning tool that shows the progression of fall color across Minnesota. It’s updated regularly to keep you in the loop.
Generally colors peak between mid-September and early October in the northern third of the state, between late September and early October in the central third, and between late September and mid-October in the southern third (including the Twin Cities).
In addition, the DNR website lists a number of Fall Programs and Events online. There are many, many to choose from across the state, but here are a few that catch my eye:
- Fly Away, Fatten Up or Freeze! A Fall Discovery Walk at Interstate State Park (9/15 from 10 – 11 am)
- Circle Time Under the Pines: F is for Fall at Itasca State Park (9/18 from 10:30 – 11:30 am)
- Fall Color Photography at Wild River State Park (10/7 from 10 – 11 am)
- Fall Color Coffee Talk and Walk at Afton State Park (10/13 from 10 am – 12 pm)
- Friends of Lake Shetek State Park Annual Fall Festival (10/20 from 1 – 3:30 pm)
- Nature Adventure: Fall Colors at Fort Snelling State Park (10/27 from 10 – 11:30 am)
Please note: A vehicle permit of $5/day is required to enter a Minnesota state park and recreation area, but at the end of the day you can apply the cost of the permit to a $35 year-round permit, if you so choose.
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