White Mountains Region Foliage Report Vibrant reds and oranges are coming to life in the White Mountains region, with well established color showing up everywhere. Points north of
Franconia Notch are showing advanced displays of color, including some cranberry reds and peachy oranges. These colors, along with some dabs of lemon yellow, are looking spectacular against the remaining summer greens. Route 302 through Crawford Notch will only become more scenic as the fall colors reach their peak, and Route 49, which runs alongside the mountain-fed Mad River, continues to be a fabulous scenic drive. Other scenic drives include Route 118 through North Woodstock and Warren; and as always, the
Kancamagus Highway along Route 112.
Great North Woods Region Foliage Report The fall color in the Great North Woods region is developing more with each passing day. Lots of reds are showing throughout the area, and the trees on Route 16 alongside the
Androscoggin River are turning nicely. This road is a beautiful drive, and the river is excellent for fishing and wildlife watching. Heading north on Route 16 takes you to the Lake
Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge, said to be the home of the only pair of nesting bald eagles in the state. The interior of the refuge is accessible only by water, and there is a boat access site nearby on Route 16. On the west side of the region,
Pittsburg is about 50% changed, especially across the mountains which surround the lakes. Route 3 north to the Canadian border and back by the Hollow Road, with a side tour to Beech Road on Back Lake, is a suggested scenic drive. A Historical Tour brochure for the area can be picked up at the
Colebrook Welcome Center on Route 3.
