From the Pocono Mountains to Lambertville and Cape May, here's when fall foliage will peak
Are you ready for autumn's beautiful colors? Leaf peeping season is right around the corner and we've rounded up the best dates to see New Jersey fall foliage.
Fall foliage map 2022
While it's not an exact science, you can expect leaves to change color starting early to mid-October.
Oct. 3: A nationwide map has patchy to partial colors appearing in northern regions.
Oct. 10 to Oct. 17: All of New Jersey should be in peak or near peak season. This includes most of eastern Pennsylvania and southern New York.
Oct. 24: Only the upper West and South Jersey may still be in peak season, including Bucks and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania.
Oct. 24: Time is running out to see fall colors. South Jersey and Delaware remain in peak season.
Oct. 31: It's all over. If you want to see more, you'll need to head south to Virginia and North Carolina.
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Fall festivals abound in New Jersey
Asbury Park
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North Jersey
From food truck festivals and concerts to 5Ks and beer fests, there are plenty of things to do in New Jersey this fall.
South Jersey
Apples, beer and crafts: The traditional summer season is over and it's time for fall festivals.
Statewide
Find a u-pick farm near you and stock up for pies and snacking before all the crispiest, sweetest apples are plucked for the 2022 season.
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Eastern Pennsylvania
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Hot apple cider, pumpkins and breathtaking views are on tap this fall in the Poconos. What more could you ask for?
Southern New York
Autumn is full of beer, food, film and crafts festivals, but let's not forget Halloween comes early in the Hudson Valley; make plans now.
This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: NJ fall foliage map 2022: Leaf peeping could begin Oct. 17