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 ...

What is the purpose of fall foliage color? As humans, most of us look at the world through rose-colored glasses — maybe as gardeners it’s green-colored glasses. And that shading sometimes leads us to ...

It's officially fall in the Northern Hemisphere, which means bright, beautiful foliage isn't far behind. Parts of the U.S. will soon start to see — if they haven't already — leaves and shrubs trade ...

It's only a matter of time before it finally starts to feel like fall in Greater Cincinnati. The autumnal equinox, the astronomical start of fall, was Sept. 22. So, sweater weather, pumpkin patches, ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - It is almost October, and many higher-elevation parts of the country are seeing peak fall colors as the leaves change. Across the Rockies and the Olympic mountain ranges, vibrant ...

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Droughts that cause leaves to turn brown and wither before they can reach peak color. Heat waves prompting leaves to fall before autumn even arrives. Extreme weather events like ...

The view through my window says fall has arrived, but one step out the door and I’m singing a different tune. So, to throw it back to 90s-speak, what gives? While cooler temperatures are one factor ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Temperatures finally feel fall-like in Central Texas with lows in the 50s, 40s and even some 30s expected this week. Leaves change color as a result of shorter days and cooler ...

Florida isn’t famous for its fall foliage (or lack thereof) and doesn’t cool down as quickly as more northern states do at the turn of the season, but there are still pretty leaves to see in the ...

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 ...