Oct 24, 2022 - News

🍂 Peep that peak fall color

A maple tree with red and orange leaves.

A maple tree shows off its fall colors at Duranceau Park. Photo: Alissa Widman Neese/Axios

No, you're not just imagining it — the changing leaves are extra breathtaking this year.

What's happening: Look around. It's gorgeous outside!

  • Sunny days, cool nights and a summer with mostly average rainfall have created the perfect conditions for a fall color explosion, we reported last month.

Yes, and: This is likely the ideal week to see Central Ohio leaves at peak color before they start fading and falling, per the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

💭 Our thought bubble: We're glad the trees decided to make up for last year's lackluster fall with a vibrant show this year. Well done.

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