It’s making me sick to be writing and publishing this in June but now really is the time to start thinking about your leaf peeping trips… aka your fall foliage frolics! Especially if you’re not from here and need to plan lodging.
And if you don’t know what I mean - here’s my definition:
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Leaf peeping (v.): the act of purposefully pausing to look at leaves that are changing colors. A legitimate hobby. We do not take questions.
I've got three trips for you, ordered from 'decided at noon on a Saturday' to 'book ahead and make a weekend of it.'
What to Know About the New York Fall Foliage
The leaves start to change the last week of September. I use the ILoveNewYork Foliage Tracker to get a general idea for where different areas are when it comes to peak.