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Fall Foliage Report: October 5-October 11

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Schoharie Crossing Visitor Center on a foggy October morning.
Schoharie Crossing Visitor Center on a foggy October morning.

I LOVE NY started the “New York Fall Foliage Report (opens in a new tab) ” on September 14 and continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November.  Montgomery County has started its own annual report this year as well.

Reporting station:  Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site (opens in a new tab) , Fort Hunter

Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend:  35%

Brilliance: Dull to Average

Predominating colors: Greenish with touches of Red and Yellow with occasional Orange

Rating: Beginning

Fort Johnson, NY
Fort Johnson, NY

Scenic foliage rides through our rolling hills will be ideal over the next two weeks; plan an overnight stay at one our bed & breakfasts (opens in a new tab) .  Valley views are looking more colorful.  Route 67 between Fort Johnson and Fulton-Montgomery Community College is popping with a rainbow of color.

Call for a free Harvest Tour Map!

1.800.743.7337

Fall Foliage Report: September 28- October 4

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apple-picking-2016-bellingersI LOVE NY started the “New York Fall Foliage Report (opens in a new tab) ” on September 14 and continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November.  Montgomery County has started its own annual report this year as well.

Reporting station:  Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site (opens in a new tab) , Fort Hunter

Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend:  30%

Brilliance: Dull

Predominating colors: Greenish-Yellow, Rusty Brown with touches of Orange

Rating: Just changing

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View from the Taste NY store at Lock E13 Living History Park.

October is a good time to take a scenic ride through the Mohawk Valley.  Many of our agritourism (opens in a new tab) sites are open featuring local products.  Have lunch or dinner at one of our many restaurants (opens in a new tab) .  Enjoy fall harvest events (opens in a new tab) or take in an art exhibit.  There is so much to do in Montgomery County!

The new Taste NY Store at Lock E13 Living History Park (opens in a new tab) is open daily.  Purchase local and regional products; take in the fall foliage and the Mohawk River views.  If you are lucky you’ll see a boat locking through.  Located in the New York State Thruway at milepost 187 westbound between exits 28 (Fultonville) and 29 (Canajoharie), you find a unique experience waiting for you.

Call for a free Harvest Tour Map!

1.800.743.7337

Fall Foliage Report: September 21-27

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Bellinger's Orchard corn maze for 2016. Photo courtesy of Bellinger's Orchard
Bellinger’s Orchard corn maze for 2016.
Photo courtesy of Bellinger’s Orchard

I LOVE NY started the “New York Fall Foliage Report (opens in a new tab) ” on September 14 and continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November.  Montgomery County has started its own annual report this year as well.

Reporting station: Amsterdam

Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend:  20%

Brilliance: Dull

Predominating colors: Greenish-Yellow, Rusty Brown with touches of Orange

Rating: Just changing

Temperatures have been above average for the beginning of fall temperatures.  The weekend forecast looks to be sunny and turning to the 60s.  As always, our scenic drives will be picturesque now with a little touch of color.  Spend the day picking apples, find your way through a corn maze (opens in a new tab) , enjoy a fall festival (opens in a new tab) or learn about our local history!

Call for a free copy of our Harvest Tour map to accompany your Fall Foliage ride.  The Harvest Tour map will assist in finding apples, cider, pumpkins, mums, baked goods, corn mazes, and so many more seasonal products.

1.800.743.7337

Montgomery County Foliage Report: Week of October 14-20

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Erie Canalway Trail TreeI LOVE NY started the “New York Fall Foliage Report (opens in a new tab) ” on September 9 and continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November.  Montgomery County has started its own annual report this year as well.

Reporting station: Amsterdam

Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 75%

Brilliance: Average

Predominating colors: Yellow, Red, Orange, Rust, some Green

Rating: Near Peak

Erie Canalway Trail Tree 2Some areas are close to peak or at peak. Lower elevations such as the Erie Canalway Trail still have a lot of green leaves. A walk or ride along the path might be ideal this coming weekend. Temperatures will be more seasonable in the upper 40s and partly sunny.

 

 

Call for a free Travel Guide and Harvest Tour Map

1.800.743.7337

Montgomery County Foliage Report: Week of October 7-13

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I LOVE NY started the “New York Fall Foliage Report (opens in a new tab) ” on September 9 and continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November.  Montgomery County has started its own annual report this year as well. FMCC trees 2

Reporting station: Amsterdam

Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 50%

Brilliance: Average

Predominating colors: Yellow, Red, Orange, Rust, some Green

Rating: Midpoint

Scenic foliage rides through our rolling hills will be ideal over the next week or two. Valley views are looking more colorful. Route 67 between Fort Johnson and Fulton-Montgomery Community College is popping with a rainbow of color.

Call for a free Travel Guide and Harvest Tour Map

1.800.743.7337

Montgomery County Foliage Report: Week of September 30-October 6

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I LOVE NY started the “New York Fall Foliage Report (opens in a new tab) ” on September 9 and continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November.  Montgomery County has started its own annual report this year as well. sand flats apples

Reporting station: Amsterdam

Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 40%

Brilliance: Average

Predominating colors: Greenish-Yellow, Red, Orange

Rating: Midpoint

The color change has progressed since last week. There is still a lot of leave coverage and we are close to the midpoint of foliage the change. More reds and oranges are starting to come through and the color is beautiful on a sunny day. The Mohawk Valley views will be spotted with color over the next couple of weeks.

Call for a free Travel Guide and Harvest Tour Map

1.800.743.7337

Montgomery County Foliage Report: Week of September 23-29

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Riverlink Park Tree
Riverlink Park, Amsterdam

I LOVE NY started the “New York Fall Foliage Report (opens in a new tab) ” on September 9 and continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November.  Montgomery County has started its own annual report this year as well.

Reporting station: Amsterdam

Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 20%

Brilliance: Dull

Predominating colors: Greenish-Yellow, Rusty Red with touches of Orange

Rating: Beginning

Average fall temperatures have set in this week. The weekend forecast looks to be part cloudy and lower 70s. As always, our scenic drives will be picturesque now with a little touch of color. Spend the day picking apples (opens in a new tab) , enjoy a fall festival (opens in a new tab) or learn about our local history (opens in a new tab) !

Call for a free copy of our Harvest Tour map (opens in a new tab) to accompany your Fall Foliage ride. The Harvest Tour map will assist in finding apples, cider, pumpkins, mums, baked goods, and so many more seasonal products.

1.800.743.7337