ODNR Reports Trees throughout Ohio Now Dropping Leaves
ODNR Fall Foliage Update #6 – October 30 / Podcast available online
COLUMBUS, OH – Leaf peepers were blown away this year by the seasonal colors of Ohio’s woodlands, but windy weather conditions are bringing the fall foliage season to a close.
Recent rain and winds have been bringing down leaves across the state over the last week. Most Ohio state parks and forests are reporting that peak fall color is over and leaves are expected to start or continue falling this weekend.
There are still a few areas where fall color is holding on. Buck Creek State Park in Clark County, John Bryan State Park in Greene County, and Lake Hope State Park in Vinton County, still report leaves on trees for fall color seekers. Lake Hope visitors can enjoy the remaining fall color and ROAR - "Rural Ohio Appalachia Revisited" - Day on October 31. Activities will be at the Hope Shelter House and Hope Schoolhouse from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Visitors can check out the Appalachia crafts, music and food and get on board for hayrides, s'mores and more.
Although the leaves are falling, there are still great opportunities to enjoy outdoor fun at Ohio state parks, forests and natural areas. These scenic venues are free and available to all Ohioans and visitors who want to spend some time hiking, paddling, fishing, golfing or horseback riding. This is a great time to take in the scent of the woods, the crunch of the leaves and the rush from the crisp, fresh air.
For more about fall events, seasonal activities and end-of-season leaf-viewing opportunities, visit www.ohiodnr.com. Ohioans and out-of-state visitors can also find information about fall foliage by calling 1-800-BUCKEYE or visiting www.discoverohio.com/autumnadventures.
ODNR sites around the state have reported the status of fall color. Here are the most current reports from selected locations:
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Location
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Region
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Color Condition
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A.W. Marion State Park
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Central
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Fading
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Alum Creek State Park
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Central
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Fading
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Beaver Creek/Guilford Lake State Parks
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East
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Fading
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Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve
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Central
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Fading
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Buck Creek State Park
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West
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Near Peak
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Buckeye Lake State Park
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Central
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Fading
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Burr Oak State Park
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Southeast
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Fading
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Caesar Creek State Park
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Southwest
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Peak
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Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve
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West
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Fading
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Deer Creek State Park
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Central
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Fading
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Dillon/Blue Rock State Parks
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East
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Fading
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Harrison Lake State Park
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Northwest
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Fading
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Hocking Hills State Park
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Southeast
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Peak
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Hueston Woods State Park
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Southwest
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Peak
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Indian Lake State Park
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West
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Fading
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John Bryan State Park
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West
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Near Peak
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Kent Bog State Nature Preserve
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Northeast
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Fading
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Kiser Lake State Park
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West
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Fading
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Lake Hope State Park
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Southeast
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Peak
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Malabar Farm State Park
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Northeast
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Fading
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Maumee State Park/Forest
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Northwest
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Fading
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Mohican State Park
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Northeast
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Fading
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Mt. Gilead State Park
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Central
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Fading
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Pike Lake/Paint Creek
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Southwest
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Peak
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Punderson State Park
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Northeast
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Fading
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Quail Hollow State Park
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Northeast
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Peak
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Salt Fork State Park
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East
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Fading
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Shawnee State Park
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Southwest
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Fading
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Sycamore State Park
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West
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Fading
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Tar Hollow State Park
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Southeast
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Fading
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Triangle Lake Bog State Nature Preserve
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Northeast
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Fading
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Van Buren State Park
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Northwest
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Fading
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Zaleski State Forest
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Southeast
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Peak
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COLOR CONDITION KEY: Changing – Still mostly green, less than 25 percent color.
Near Peak – Significant color showing – anywhere from 30 to 60 percent color. Peak – Peak colors – as much as 85 percent showing. Fading – Fading from peak conditions and leaves falling to forest floor.
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For further information, contact:
Casey Munchel, ODNR Division of Forestry
513. 932. 6836
Beth Ruth, ODNR Media Relations
614. 265. 6860