Here are some suggested routes that include scenery and antique or vintage shops along the way, from Cornish and Bethel to Hallowell and Fairfield.
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What the widespread drought could mean for Maine’s fall foliage
A state spokesperson says the weekslong dry spell affecting most of Maine could shorten the peak of leaf-peeping season and make the autumn colors less vibrant.
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Climate change delays, disrupts Maine’s fall foliage season
Warming temperatures are pushing back peak conditions by more than a week since the 1950s. But several factors shape the timing and brilliance of autumnal color.
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These 4 foliage drives take you by all sorts of Maine scenery
Whether you’re partial to rivers, mountains, coastline or farmlands, there’s a route for you.
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State foliage expert predicts vibrant display ‘for the record books’
Maine’s leaf-peeping season kicked off this week with the first foliage report of the fall from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
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Leaf-peeping social media users are clogging a Vermont back road. The town is closing it.
One Instagram poster even tipped followers about how easy it is to go around the entrance gate to the private property.
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Maine Foliage Updates: Leaves dropping as peak foliage reaches coast
Coastal Maine typically reaches peak conditions in mid-to-late October.
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Peak foliage arrives a little late in northern Maine
In most of Maine this week, 50% to 70% of leaves have changed color.
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Why climate change is making it harder to chase fall foliage
In northern Maine, where peak conditions typically arrive in late September, forest rangers had reported less than 70% color change and moderate leaf drop on Wednesday.
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Go out of the way to see this year’s foliage display
With more places to stay and stop, it’s easier to explore fall foliage in more remote parts of Maine, where forecasters predict brighter colors.