Official 2015 New England Fall Foliage Thread
Oct 27, 2015, 7:14 am
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That storm which will hit us too will be the remnants of Hurricane Patricia according to meteorologists.
Nov 13, 2015, 2:40 am
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Daft question, I know, but is there anything left? I will be there on Monday and I have numerous recollections of beautiful trips in November, admittedly post Fall, but quite memorable none the less. It's been so unnaturally warm here in Europe, and with you too, I believe.
Nov 13, 2015, 5:50 am
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In Maine the leaves are all but gone, with maybe just a very few left on the trees in far southern Maine. This is a complete stab in the dark, but perhaps either western Massachusetts or northern Connecticut or Rhode Island there is a chance to see something. Good luck, and let us know if you're successful!
Nov 13, 2015, 7:11 am
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Can't imagine there's anything left in western Mass. by now - was out there last weekend in October and it was good but past peak then.
Looking out on the Charles from my office in Cambridge, and even here most of the trees are on the downhill side. Extreme south coast of CT/RI might be the only place with much by now.
Looking out on the Charles from my office in Cambridge, and even here most of the trees are on the downhill side. Extreme south coast of CT/RI might be the only place with much by now.
Nov 13, 2015, 8:20 am
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Nothing in Eastern Mass. I can see the river from my office and I couldn't see it a week ago due to leaves on the trees
Nov 28, 2015, 5:03 am
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In Maine the leaves are all but gone, with maybe just a very few left on the trees in far southern Maine. This is a complete stab in the dark, but perhaps either western Massachusetts or northern Connecticut or Rhode Island there is a chance to see something. Good luck, and let us know if you're successful!
Down in Plymouth the weather was ideal for wandering around the town and exploring the Mayflower II on the waterfront. From there, I followed US-44 Westbound in perfect weather, passing through Taunton which looked interesting and Providence RI, which was surprisingly pleasant. From there, US-44 is a scenic byway, most of the way to Hartford CT (passing Putnam and Pomfret). I stopped at my friend's house in West Connecticut, lost in the hills and woods, and helped rake leaves before a rainstorm hit.
Then it was back to nice weather with mild temperatures for the onward drive to New York City, which basked in sunshine the whole time I was there. There, too, I came across pockets of foliage that remained in parks, corners of Brooklyn and tree shaded streets.
It was good to have nice weather to go shopping as well as visit the United Nations, Grand Central Terminal area, Pierpoint Library, WTC area, Brooklyn Heights walkway (with amazing views of Manhattan) and more.
The reason for making this trip now was that I was only able to get availability for my award tickets into BOS and out of JFK in November. But I couldn't have been more lucky than I was on this trip, it was a real winner! It pays to not worry too much about what the weather might be like and just take a chance.
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