Fun Fall Activities in Virginia

Foliage Report

Boat Ramp at Hungry Mother State Park Taken Oct. 4 2011 Photo Courtesy of Virginia State Parks See more fall photos at Flickr.com/FallinVirginia

From the Virginia Department of Forestry:
Fall is the time for bright leaves, but colorful berries also add to the show. These are best viewed up close, on foot, rather than from a car. Dogwoods, hollies, and sumacs have brilliant red berries. Wild grapes turn black to bluish-black. Persimmon fruits ripen to a dull orange, while pawpaws turn the dull, bruised yellow of a ripe banana. Acorns, walnuts, hickory and beechnuts are also present in fall. Color changes continue throughout the state. In southwest Virginia, very little color change at this time. Color change can be seen in tree species such as poplars, sweet gum, dogwood and maple.

At this time, peak colors are expected in the mountains during mid to late October; the Piedmont and Coastal Plain are expected to peak during late October and early November.

Shenandoah National Park Fall Foliage Report

Go Biking and Hiking this Fall

Virginia has the perfect spots to get out on your bike and enjoy the fall scenery. From the Virginia Creeper Trail to the Virginia Capital Trail and many in between you can find a trail for anyone, young or old.

If hiking is more your thing, check out our numerous hiking trails. Virginia is home to 544 miles of the Appalachian Trial, more miles than any other state!

Hiking and Biking getaways.

Show us your Fall pictures

Add your fall pics to our Fall in Virginia photoset! Attach your photo in an email addressed to time43story@photos.flickr.com. The subject line is the caption for the photo. Then watch for your pic to show up here on our Fall in Virginia Flickr page, or on our Virginia is for Lovers Facebook page and maybe even in one of our Fall Foliage Report emails!

Virginia Scenic Map

Order a Map of Scenic Roads in Virginia to get you on your way to see beautiful Fall foliage.

The map comes with a Virginia Travel Guide to help you plan your trip. You'll also receive the supplemental 150th Anniversary Civil War Map of Scenic Roads.

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