Minnesota fall color trips you can do in a single day
The DNR says the color shows up statewide, not just up north. Prairie parks out west, Mississippi River bluffs down south, and no overnight bag required.
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The DNR says the color shows up statewide, not just up north. Prairie parks out west, Mississippi River bluffs down south, and no overnight bag required.
"We see over 82.5 million visitors throughout the state a year, and a large portion of that are coming through the fall," said Chris Morgan with Explore Minnesota.
Fall color season is almost here, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says several factors will determine when the leaves peak and how brilliant they'll be.
The state's forest health consultant says severe drought can mute some colors and push trees to drop leaves early — or hold them later, depending on the species. Peak is still expected from late September through mid-October.
Scattered showers will move across most of Minnesota on Tuesday morning, according to Next Weather Meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
Wind gusts will pick up to between 30 and 40 mph this weekend, according to Next Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
For leaf peepers out and about across the Twin Cities metro, there is a lot more green than red to see right now.
Maps show the best weeks in 2025 for leaf peeping across the U.S., with peak colors arriving as early as late September in some states.
Minnesota is eight days into meteorological fall, and it definitely felt like it over the weekend — though it doesn't look like it yet.
Leaf-peeping season is right around the corner, and some are wondering what type of show nature will put on this fall in Minnesota. Meteorologist Lisa Meadows shares a preview.
We are in the thick of fall and leaves are piling up across Minnesota. As you get to work in the yard, we wanted to know: What are the benefits of mulching leaves?
A CBS News map shows where leaf colors are changing and where to see peak fall foliage, updated regularly.
Fall colors are peaking later than usual and aren't as vibrant this year because of the warm fall, officials say.
Minnesota's most colorful season is on full display. Fall colors are peaking in parts of northern Minnesota, drawing thousands of visitors to the area.
On the beautiful St. Croix River, it's the sunset painting the sky instead of the autumn hues.
While it's not quite sweater weather yet, many Minnesotans feel the autumn anticipation building.
It's only a matter of time before the leaves drop. You may think they shrivel up and fall in the wind, but that's not the whole story.
The latest map shows fall colors are just starting to emerge across parts of northern and southern Minnesota. That means it's only a matter of time before the leaves drop. You may think they shrivel up and blow away but that's not the whole story.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources released its 2024 fall colors forecast on Friday. Here's what to know.
We're reaching the peak season for jaw-dropping autumnal views around the state of Minnesota, and WCCO's viewers are sharing the best of the best.
Take a look at the reds, yellows and oranges along the St. Croix River Valley along the Minnesota-Wisconsin border.
Fall is one of the most colorful times of the year — or at least it should be. But right now, much of the metro is muted with only 25 to 50% of its foliage in peak.
"The leaves have organic matter in them and they have some nutrients, so that gets added back into the lawn and that's beneficial to the grass," turf grass educator Maggie Reiter said.
Governor Walz signed $150 million into law to create more opportunities for Minnesotans to enjoy the outdoors.
A recent survey found that Tettegouche State Park is ranked as a top hidden gem to see fall foliage in Minnesota.
