There’s still time to see fall colors on Maine’s trees this week, especially in coastal areas, according to the state Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
The department’s final foliage report of the season, released Wednesday, shows colors at their peak in southern and coastal Maine, or 70%.
“This foliage season was a tricky one to forecast,” said Gale Ross, who tracks foliage for the department. “While we had color because trees do what they need to do to prepare for their long winter nap, the colors were muted in some areas and breathtaking in others. Our rainy, wind-swept weather played a significant role.”
Weather forecasts for the upcoming weekend include rain, but for those who still want to go leaf-peeping, Ross said, there are plenty of places to do it.
“For those who are adventurous and still want to catch a glimpse of the fall colors, a hike in and around the blueberry barrens in DownEast Maine is a must-see,” she said. “Barrens ablaze with the fall colors never disappoint!”
The department also recommended heading to beach areas all along the coast to see the colors at their peak.