You can feel a little nip in the air as late summer turns toward fall here in Arkansas. Surely that means we can start looking ahead to the coming of October and start planning our fall festivities, right? We’re in luck, because the good people over at Smoky Mountains have a fall foliage prediction map that shows exactly when color will peak in the Natural State. Curious about this year's fall foliage in Arkansas? Read on!
Each year, the experts over at Smoky Mountains calculate when every county in the continental U.S. will have the best fall color and input all of their data into a handy dandy interactive map.
Looking at the fall foliage forecast for Arkansas, it appears peak fall color will occur between Oct. 31 and Nov. 7.
This year's fall foliage in Arkansas is happening a bit later than usual, so you have plenty of time to start making your autumn plans now! Will you plan for an epic fall road trip? If so, make sure you get out of the car at some point to walk through a forest in its most breathtaking form.
Fall hikes and scenic drives will certainly be on your fall schedule, but don’t forget to add a few scenic overlooks on your to-do list. You’ll want to take a higher vantage point to see even more leaves.
Since fall usually brings more rain, you may also want to include a few waterfalls in your plans.
You’ll certainly want to make some kind of plans with this information, as Arkansas has the most incredible fall foliage in the U.S. As our unofficial autumn slogan goes, "All the fall color, none of the Patriots fans!"
What will you do this fall in Arkansas?
Looking for things to do this fall in Arkansas? Why not plan a fall foliage road trip through the Natural State? You might also consider including some fall hikes in Arkansas and waterfall chasing. When it comes to high places great for viewing the foliage from, you might think about Mount Magazine, the Arkansas Grand Canyon, and Hawksbill Crag.
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