Leaves changing colors is one of the most iconic parts of autumn in the United States, and there's still time to catch stunning fall foliage before trees become totally bare leading into winter. But ...

If you want a full-on leaf-peeping trip, some of the best color in the state comes from three parks that show up again and again on national foliage lists: Austin was on track for one of its driest ...

Scientists have long questioned whether the vibrant colors of fall foliage serve an evolutionary purpose. One theory suggests red pigments protect leaves from sun damage, allowing trees to absorb more ...

Scientists know why leaves turn yellow in the fall: Chlorophyll breaks down, revealing the yellow pigment that was there all along. But red? Red is a different story altogether. Leaves have to make a ...

If you have a yard full of fallen leaves every autumn, you’re not alone. Instead of bagging them up for trash day, you can put those leaves to work in your garden. Fallen leaves are more than just a ...

This is the time of year when Nicole Hughes gets constantly distracted by the fall foliage as she drives around North Carolina. "I'm always looking," says Hughes, a biologist at High Point University.

The tree canopy was full and vibrant when Lori Morey looked out her office window at Lowe-Volk Nature Center the last week of October. "The leaves have really held on way longer than I think anybody ...

Vibrant leaf colors are synonymous with the fall season, marking the transition from summer's greenery to a palette of reds, oranges, and yellows. According to the live map from Explore Fall, states ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The peak season for fall leaves is nearly over in KELOLAND. Leaves started changing around mid-September and will be past their peak by the end of October. Fall leaves at ...

A campaign by the National Wildlife Federation and the Xerces Society, asserts that leaves are not trash, debris, or yard waste. Autumn in New England is a cherished time marked by well-honored ...

For many Americans, autumn is the best time of year. Pumpkin patches, football, and trick-or-treating top the list in October, and cooler weather makes it easier to spend time outside playing sports ...