We are on a mission. I’m talking following forecasts, checking feeds, stalking websites, and scouring the land to find the beautiful colors of autumn in Pennsylvania. It’s fall foliage Poconos edition.
“Turn, turn!” I scream as the car screeches. “I think I see some color down there!”
This year we head out for a Pocono Mountains fall road trip. The region is home to 127 varieties of trees, shrubs and plants, and covers a wide area with zones in the north, central and south sections of Pennsylvania.
The odds are in our favor that we will see some color here in Pennsylvania. So how did we research where to find said color? Our tips are versatile and can help you find what you’re looking for on any getaway!
1. Start with the Visitors Bureau Website
Always start with the Visitors Bureau in any area. During the fall season, The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau website, publishes a fall foliage forecast every Thursday through the end of October.
It is broken up by area and reports on the types of trees that are changing and what color they produce, what percentage toward peak, specific locations to see good color for that area and a projected date for peak season.
The Bureau also has live webcams set up all over the Poconos. If you are searching for more ideas of where to go or want to see specifically what colors are on display, take a look at the live feed.
Tip: It’s live so don’t do your research at night!
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2. Search Instagram – #PoconoMtns
I will let you in on a little secret of mine. I use Instagram for researching things to see and do when we visit new places. I usually find off the beaten path places, new ones that are gaining momentum or long-time staples that are worthwhile.
It’s nice to get a local’s perspective on where to go and what to experience. A simple search of the location, #poconos, led me to other popular hashtags for the area like #poconomtns, #poconomountains, #pastateparks, and #fallinpa. While searching through the photos, I found a few places to visit that I did not have on our original itinerary.
3. Check Facebook
Once you have a few places in mind, don’t forget to check Facebook. Most businesses and/or places share pictures, events, festivals and other local places to visit.
Tip: You can use hashtags to search Facebook too, but it usually spits out tons of unrelated posts. In the search box type in two hashtags so it brings up more relevant information like #poconomtns and #fallfoliage.
4. Drive and Drive Some More
You won’t find information on every pretty road or picturesque view online. So, get outside and start exploring.
Even though we were a little early for peak, we managed to find some color on our quest. Take a Poconos fall foliage tour with us below!
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Have you experienced fall foliage Poconos? If not, where is your favorite fall destination?
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Chris Travels
You guys sure know how to “chase your dreams”…or should I say “chase the leaves”! What a great bunch of fall color photos from your recent trip!
Dang Travelers
Thanks Chris! Haha, yes we are leaf chasers for sure!
Jessica The Dining Traveler
Beautiful! I’ve never been to the Poconos during fall and we only live four hours away. Think we need to change that. Gorgeous photos!
Trevor Thorpe
Looks like a lovely little trip! Your tips are exactly the same strategy I use (and in the same order), when looking up a new place. I often at TripAdvisor into the mix, but since you were interested in what the color was like RIGHT NOW, that probably wouldn’t have been useful.
Dang Travelers
Thanks Trevor! We use TripAdvisor and Foursquare as well, but like you said we were looking for the current conditions. Sometimes people put up to date photos, but not so much with nature type things. Restaurants, yes.
Mindi Hirsch
The Poconos are pretty at any time of year, but especially during the autumn season. Your beautiful photos make me feel homesick for Pennsylvania.
Dang Travelers
Sorry Mindi! Guess you have to go home soon now!
Gale Walton
Oh how I loved your fall foliage tour. We were scheduled to visit some of the same places in mid October. Unfortunately Hurricane Matthew interrupted our plans – maybe next year! Thanks for the hints.
Tammyonthemove
I love your photos. The colors are gorgeous. Looks like a great trip!
Dang Travelers
Thanks Tammy! We had fun exploring a new area.
Sara Broers
I need to make an effort to schedule a fall trip out east, as this looks beautiful! The fall colors look stunning!
Dang Travelers
We’ve been saying the same thing for a few years now! We were happy we got as far as Pennsylvania. The colors are amazing and the are was fun to explore.
Sindhu
Autumn is my favorite season of travel to national parks, especially because of the myriads of colors I get to see and the great photography opportunities it provides for the shutterbugs. I loved every picture in this post. Thanks for sharing such a visual treat.
Dang Travelers
Thanks Sindhu. We appreciate the fall season too. I’m glad you enjoyed our photos. Thanks for reading!