Ohio Fall Foliage 2007

Blazing red, orange and yellow leaves dangle from tree limbs. Warm, woolen sweaters and boots reappear from their summer hiatus. A crisp wind gently ushers in the autumn season. Farm festivals, haunted houses, hayrides and football fans cheering on their favorite team signal that it's fall in Ohio.

It's the perfect time to hike up a forested hillside and gaze over a quiet valley, or enjoy a day of family togetherness picking apples and pumpkins. Cool evenings encourage snuggling with a loved one on the porch of a secluded cabin.

The autumn season offers a variety of activities in the Buckeye State. Click on the links below to begin planning your fall color excursion:

1. Fall Podcast
   Explore Ohio's awesome display of color this Fall using the internet's latest technology.
2. Driving Tours
   No time is more beautiful than fall for a scenic drive through Ohio's rolling hills. Here are some of the best routes to experience an abundance of fall color.
3. Events
   With eight million acres of woods bursting with color, there is plenty to celebrate. Here are just a few fall color events to help you celebrate the season.
4. Haunted Happenings
   There are a multitude of activities to startle and surprise even the bravest of thrill seekers, from hair-raising exhibits and spooky ghost tours to heart-stopping rides and frightening haunted houses. Here is a list of ghostly activities happening throughout Ohio this Halloween season.
5. Farm Markets
   Ohio is brimming with farm markets ready to meet your fall needs. A trip with the family to pick your own apples and pumpkins makes a great autumn excursion. Check out this list to find some of Ohio's best markets for a "pick-your-own" experience.
6. Fall Fun Stuff
   Play a fun fall based leaf catching game.
7. Fall Color Report
   Check here for on-the-spot reports from state parks, forests and nature preserves throughout Ohio to help pinpoint the best locations for peak viewing.