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Video:How to Track Leaf Color Changing in New England

with Kaytie Sproul

Want to learn about how to track leaf color changing in New England during the fall? Here, see helpful tips and information so that you don't miss the best part of autumn.

Transcript:How to Track Leaf Color Changing in New England

Hi I'm Kaytie Sproul here for About.com and today we're going to talk about how to track leaf color changes in New England using information from About.com's goNewEngland site.

Information About How to Track Leaf Color Changing in New England

If you enjoy traveling through New England, you no doubt also enjoy the look of New England in the Fall as the leaves begin to change color. Fortunately there are a number of different ways to track leaf color throughout the region, let's take a closer look at a few of them! If you are planning a trip to leaf peep anywhere throughout the 6 state region of New England you can check up on the ever-changing color of the leafs by calling state specific hotlines.

Tips for How to Track Leaf Color Changing in New England

To track leaf color changes in Connecticut call 888-CT-VISIT, for Maine call 888-Maine-45, for Massachusetts call 800-227-MASS, for New Hampshire call 800-258-3608, and for Vermont call 800-Vermont. Rhode Island does not have a foliage hotline, but you can always call the Rhode Island Tourism Division at 800-250-7384 with inquiries. If you prefer to get your information from an online source, you're in luck. The New England Leaf Alert website is a comprehensive and up to date, one stop leaf color information site. Here you can track leaf color by clicking links that take you to state specific updates. Each link allows you to track leaf current leaf color in the specific regions of a state.

The state specific sites also have information on local events, festivals, and other attractions that add to the New England leaf peeking experience. Few areas around the country can match the quaint charm and beauty of New England in the Fall. If you are trekking through the area yourself, knowing the basics of leaf color tracking will aide you in planning your trip at the right time of year, making it an unforgettable experience.

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