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    Default Autumn Color Peak is Here

    One blessings of living in the Detroit-Windsor metro is that before winter kicks our behinds and the darkening "Grayvember" days descend upon us we are treated to a spectacular color show as Mother Nature sings her eternal song ignoring all the bluster of human affairs.

    I have been enjoying the display for the last two days, first with a meandering drive along country dirt roads northwest of Milford and today walking along the Upper Rouge in Farmington's Shiawassee Park. So how's the color by you?

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    Is it really? So soon? My maple is still 95% green. I'm living in a bubble.

    I have not been able to enjoy it this year since I've been social distancing and working entirely from home.

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    Stony Creek and Kensington Metro Parks are quite colorful as well!

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    Fast Foliage means worst winter in the state.

    A possible La Nina Winter coming soon. Stay tuned for annual season report.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Danny View Post
    Fast Foliage means worst winter in the state.

    A possible La Nina Winter coming soon. Stay tuned for annual season report.
    The color this year is right on time and the hot dry fall contributed to a heighten color display. Get out and enjoy!

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    This was in Copper Harbor 2 weeks ago
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    Quote Originally Posted by jcole View Post
    This was in Copper Harbor 2 weeks ago
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    So pretty. I've always wanted to visit Copper Harbor. The furtherest I've been in the UP was Tahquamenon Falls. Maybe a road trip is in order with hubby next year.

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    It is so incredibly beautiful up there it is unbelievable. Definitely put it in the songbook.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Maof View Post
    So pretty. I've always wanted to visit Copper Harbor. The furtherest I've been in the UP was Tahquamenon Falls. Maybe a road trip is in order with hubby next year.

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    The vegetation of the whole Downriver area is looking quite colorful right now.

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    ^^^ I need to get out to Belle Isle to see what pic I might get before it's too late. The Weeping Willows are the last to shed and brown. And one of the earliest to bud. Awesome!

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    ^ Very NICE! Love the reds.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jcole View Post
    It is so incredibly beautiful up there it is unbelievable. Definitely put it in the songbook.
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    Another pretty one. Did you just wing it going up there or did you have reservations for a place to stay?

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    I made reservations a month in advance; motels were filling up for "Fall Color" by August and are already booking for next summer. Have to check Michigan Tech's website for when their Homecoming is; it fills Houghton/Hancock area pretty good.
    Quote Originally Posted by Maof View Post
    Another pretty one. Did you just wing it going up there or did you have reservations for a place to stay?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jcole View Post
    I made reservations a month in advance; motels were filling up for "Fall Color" by August and are already booking for next summer. Have to check Michigan Tech's website for when their Homecoming is; it fills Houghton/Hancock area pretty good.
    Ok, good to know.

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    Don't forget our local golf courses, which look splendid this time of year.

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