Scientists have long questioned whether the vibrant colors of fall foliage serve an evolutionary purpose. One theory suggests red pigments protect leaves from sun damage, allowing trees to absorb more ...

Behind every autumn leaf lies a chemical shift-chlorophyll fading, carotenoids glowing, anthocyanins rising-that turns survival into spectacle. Every autumn, landscapes across much of the world ...

When the air becomes crisp and the leaves start to turn, it only means one thing: Fall has arrived! Don't get us wrong, we love the bright green hues that grace the treetops throughout the spring and ...

As the long, warm days of summer transition to a darker, cooler winter, leaves across much of the country put on a dazzling display of colors. And as it turns out, the oranges, reds, browns and ...

Gold in a branch on the sunny side of a tree. Scarlet in a shrub. The first flashes of color mean that fall is coming soon. Leaf color is a sign that trees are preparing for winter by entering the ...

It’s that time of the year. The leaves are starting to change colors. This week the National Weather Service in Atlanta shared the satellite image above showing fall foliage changes in the Appalachian ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — From chillier days to earlier sunsets, the hints of autumn lately have been hard to miss — and it’s only a matter of time until the leaves start to change in Northeast Ohio.

Looking to do some leaf peeping this weekend? Fall foliage in South Carolina is forecast to be "typical" this year. This prediction comes from AccuWeather's Fall Foliage Forecast, with long-range ...

Mid-elevation areas are seeing peak color in Tennessee around Oct. 17. See when Gatlinburg will have peak fall foliage Roan Mountain State Park in Tennessee has good fall views, experts say. Fall ...

WELL, IT’S BEEN ANOTHER GORGEOUS DAY OUTSIDE, AND IT’S PEAK TIME TO SEE THOSE LEAVES CHANGING AS WELL. HI, DAVE, HOW’S IT LOOKING OUT THERE? HEY, YOU KNOW, I’M LOOKING AT MAGGIE VALLEY BECAUSE I WANT ...

Autumn’s arrival brings a rush of travelers who journey to see nature put on her best display of seasonal colors. And while a Texas fall rarely requires bundling up in a heavy sweater or warding off ...

Leaves changing colors is one of the most iconic parts of autumn in the United States, and there's still time to catch stunning fall foliage before trees become totally bare leading into winter. But ...