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October 2008
The spectacular colors of fall
There are many reasons to love fall, but one of the great attractions to the season is the changing colors of the leaves. As your last chance to see them for about six months, you gain a fresh appreciation for them, and in return they give you an amazing spectacle of reds, oranges, and golds. Taking a walk in the crisp, autumn air, seeing the colors of fall is the perfect thing to do with your loved one, so pack a picnic, and bring along some new NIVEA Lip Care to protect your lips and keep them kissable for any special moments along the way.
Vermont
Peak viewing: Oct 1 – 8
When it comes to the best scenic routes in fall, Vermont’s Route 100 always makes the cut. Vermont is the first New England state to find winter, and therefore its leaves change first so make the drive in the early part of October. It’s important to note two factors about Vermont’s varying peak seasons: The trees first peak in the north and then head south, and they peak at higher elevations first.
West Virginia
Peak viewing: Late September – Early October
With its high elevation and unique offering of tree types, the drive along the Highland Scenic Highway in Pocahontas County during peak season is among the best in the country. The best drive is the scenic road of Route 150 just north of Marlinton from 219 to Richwood. The 45 mile route takes you through the Monongahela National Forest, the falls of Hill Creek and the Cranberry Nature Center.
North Carolina
Peak viewing: October
The kings of southern leaf viewing, North Carolina’s rolling hills are a spectacular sight. Start in artsy Ashville, and then cruise the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and head south to Mount Pisgah. Go north on U.S. 276 and swing through Pisgah National Forest on your way out.
Michigan
Peak viewing: October
Michigan holds some of the best Midwestern fall leaf viewing thanks to the Porcupine Mountains, national forests and state parks. Travel to the west end of M-107 in the Upper Peninsula, or drive along Lake Michigan’s shoreline for spectacular golden-hued foliage set in between small-towns with their own independent cultures.
