Officials with the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation released the group’s first foliage report last week, and it features some good news for soon-to-be leaf peepers. Video above: Take a peak foliage road trip through Vermont The report says several factors have contributed to predictions of a strong foliage season — strong growth last year and some localized drought conditions. Pockets of the state have experienced some defoliation from insects and fungus this summer, however. “Despite these potential impacts, once again the season is shaping up to be a beautiful one,” wrote Michael Snyder, commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation. “The recipe for glorious fall foliage in the weeks to come will be seasonable fall weather.” Additional updates are expected from the group each week as fall kicks off and the bright colors of foliage continue to pop up. While foliage season typically runs between mid-September and late October, it can be difficult to determine when those “perfect” mountainside views will occur. Those hoping to take some of the guesswork out of the process can visit our page featuring an interactive foliage map.For those looking to enjoy the best views in the Green Mountain State, our team has you covered. You can follow our driving tour through some of central Vermont’s most iconic locations where residents and visitors alike can take in some truly breathtaking views of mountainsides, riverbanks and more draped in bright foliage.At the time of this report’s publication, Vermont does not have any active COVID-19 restrictions on travel nor any type of mask mandate in place.Still, many businesses are abiding by recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to require facial coverings indoors. A limited number of businesses in Burlington are requiring proof of vaccination against the virus.Click here to view the latest travel recommendations from the Vermont Department of Health.
Officials with the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation released the group’s first foliage report last week, and it features some good news for soon-to-be leaf peepers.
Video above: Take a peak foliage road trip through Vermont
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The report says several factors have contributed to predictions of a strong foliage season — strong growth last year and some localized drought conditions. Pockets of the state have experienced some defoliation from insects and fungus this summer, however.
“Despite these potential impacts, once again the season is shaping up to be a beautiful one,” wrote Michael Snyder, commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation. “The recipe for glorious fall foliage in the weeks to come will be seasonable fall weather.”
Additional updates are expected from the group each week as fall kicks off and the bright colors of foliage continue to pop up.
While foliage season typically runs between mid-September and late October, it can be difficult to determine when those “perfect” mountainside views will occur. Those hoping to take some of the guesswork out of the process can visit our page featuring an interactive foliage map.
For those looking to enjoy the best views in the Green Mountain State, our team has you covered. You can follow our driving tour through some of central Vermont’s most iconic locations where residents and visitors alike can take in some truly breathtaking views of mountainsides, riverbanks and more draped in bright foliage.
At the time of this report’s publication, Vermont does not have any active COVID-19 restrictions on travel nor any type of mask mandate in place.
Still, many businesses are abiding by recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to require facial coverings indoors. A limited number of businesses in Burlington are requiring proof of vaccination against the virus.
Click here to view the latest travel recommendations from the Vermont Department of Health.
