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 ...

When summer fades and fall emerges, lush green tree leaves give way to a variety of warm hues that mark the changing of seasons, and many people anticipate the chance to catch a glimpse of the magic.

These fall colors start to appear more commonly as we lose daylight. Through the first few weeks of fall, we lose about 3 minutes of daylight every day. This leads to a drop in photosynthesis, the ...

When you’ve been in the business of answering garden questions for 40 some-odd years, a few patterns begin to develop. And seasonal patterns are among the most consistent. “When can I plant my ...

Tourism is a huge part of North Carolina's economy, specifically in the mountains. A year after Helene, they could use our visits. Does the government shutdown close National Parks? NBC News says they ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Looking for the fall colors when spending time outdoors? You’ll likely have to wait a few more weeks to ...

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resource’s most recent update on fall foliage across the state. This week’s projections from the agency point to the effects of recent ...

Even with the near record heat across Michigan, we continue to see a very slow change in the fall colors. The western half of the Upper Peninsula has changed from 25 percent color last week to 50 ...

With the official start of fall only a few days away, you may notice leaves starting to turn rich shades of red, orange and yellow. Although Washington state is known for its “green forests of firs ...

Autumn in Maryland has arrived and with it comes the annual display of vibrant fall foliage. According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), fall officially began on Sept. 22 and leaf ...