Peak foliage in the Lehigh Valley is still a few weeks out, according to experts.<\/p>\n
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources released its first statewide foliage report of the season<\/a> this week, and said leaves in Lehigh and Northampton counties, as well as neighboring Bucks, Berks, Carbon and Monroe counties, are just starting to change.<\/p>\n That is the case with most of the state, outside of three counties in central Pennsylvania and seven counties in northern Pennsylvania, which already are approaching peak color.<\/p>\n The DCNR said mid-summer and September rainfall quenched drought-stressed forests across the state, greening tree canopies and priming them for a \u201cfantastic autumn show.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cExpected cold nights in the forecast this week will continue to advance the color transition across the state,\u201d foresters said in their weekly report. \u201cThe best colors are still to come!\u201d<\/p>\n The DCNR said foresters are seeing changes in the northern part of the southeastern Pennsylvania district, including Bucks, Berks and Northampton counties. Otherwise, the region is not seeing much change. Foresters recommend going to Nockamixon State Park in Bucks County to see the beginnings of fall color.<\/p>\n Red maple and birch trees will be the first to show color, foresters said.<\/p>\n The DCNR releases it weekly foliage report every Thursday. It can be found at pa.gov\/fallfoliage. <\/a><\/p>\n Leaf peepers, it\u2019s finally time! Plan your fall adventure with our first Fall Foliage Report of 2026. \ud83c\udf42\ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n Rainy summer weather helped revive drought\u2011stressed forests, and the trees are gearing up for an amazing fall display.<\/p>\n View the full report: https:\/\/t.co\/rLk4Xe5M4K<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/WCWjjVhuJk<\/a><\/p>\n