Maine’s Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry predicted this fall’s foliage would not disappoint, and so far indications are that the color changes are right on schedule, particularly in northern Maine.

According to the department’s latest foliage report, released on Friday, there is “low to moderate” color change, or 30-50%, throughout the state. In northern Maine, the color change is 50%-70% with little leaf drop.

That makes for near-peak colors for northwestern Maine and northeastern Maine, including Fort Kent, Caribou, and Presque Isle. The report predicts the regions are about to hit peak colors.

"With the widespread frost and cooler fall-like temperatures, northern Maine is on cue to reach peak conditions into the first week of October,” said Gale Ross, a department spokesperson. “The colors will be changing daily as the entire state starts going toward peak conditions in the next couple of weeks. We are in the midst of our shorter sunny days followed by our long, cool nights which brings about the brilliant fall colors that we all so enjoy."

The Maine Foliage Report suggests traveling to the “Kennebec Valley as the colors start to pop. For a low-key road trip, start in Solon and make your way to the Canadian border along the 78-mile Old Canada Road Scenic Byway. Areas of interest include Robbins Hill for panoramic views of the valley and Moxie Falls Scenic Area in The Forks.”