DAVIS, W.Va (WDTV) – The West Virginia Department of Tourism has released its first fall foliage report of the year.
Officials said the fall season has begun and that higher elevations in the state are beginning to see extraordinarily colorful foliage.
Tucker County’s highest elevations are currently nearing peak conditions, according to the West Virginia Division of Forestry, which is just in time for the Leaf Peeper’s Festival in Davis.
The 34th annual festival is this weekend – Friday, September 27th through Sunday, September 29th – and features live music, inflatable rides for kids, a craft show full of different vendors, a parade, delicious food, craft beer at the Octoberfest tent, a car show and the Run for It 5K Run.
Officials said the brightest-colored leaves lie within Canaan Valley, which can best be seen with a scenic drive along Route 32.
“We’re seeing more and more fall color popping up throughout the state each day,” said West Virginia Department of Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby. “Now is a great time to start mapping out your fall travels with so much color change still to come. For the next few weeks, our higher elevations will have amazing leaf-peeping opportunities coupled with outdoor adventure. Be sure to check the live leaf map on our website throughout the fall season for real time updates of where to find stunning foliage.”
The West Virginia Department of Tourism’s live leaf tracker will be updated in real time, featuring user-generated photos from social media. To access the live leaf map, along with the latest updates, happenings and insider tips around fall in Almost Heaven, visit WVtourism.com/fall.
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