Pennsylvania has a longer and more varied fall foliage season than any other state in the nation — or anywhere in the world.
Here is a look at week 3 of the Pennsylvania Fall Foliage Report from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Statewide
Peak color has arrived in a massive swath of the northern tier, Allegheny Plateau, Laurel Highlands, and Poconos.
The pronounced cooldown that is expected to arrive this weekend should drive a vibrant bloom of additional color throughout the state.
Fall foliage enthusiasts should focus on the northern half of the commonwealth and higher elevations to find vivid fall splendor this week.
In Our Region
Foresters in Moshannon State Forest stated that foliage is peaking this week.
Birches and beeches are bright yellow, and red and sugar maples are vibrant red, orange, and maroon. Black gums are bright red, and understory
sassafras are bright yellow and orange, providing a nice contrast with the oaks which are still mostly green.
A recommended drive is a nine-mile loop from Parker Dam State Park. From the park office, take Mud Run Road east; turn right onto Tyler Road, then go right onto Laurel Run Road. Make a right onto Laurel Ridge Road back to Mud Run Road.
In the Black Moshannon Division in Centre County, drive Beaver Road along Black Moshannon Lake and take Route 504 east toward Unionville along the Allegheny Front.