It looks like Mother Nature is going to cooporate for another spectacular fall foliage season.
According to Ohio’s Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), so far this year, the weather has been favorable for quality fall color. Despite somewhat irregular rain showers in the summer months, many trees seem to have recovered from the 2010 drought with our very wet spring of 2011.
A few trees still showing signs of stress might experience early color and leaf drop, but the trees that are in good health should be right on schedule for great October color. Peak fall color should be early October for the northern third of Ohio; central Ohio in mid-October; and the southern third of Ohio should peak in late October.
Get ready for two spectacular Fall days in the Woods at the 
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