New York State has little information about foliage on the net so my wife Feona and I toured part of the state ourselves. Around the tenth of October foliage reaches its peak colors.

With limited time, we visited local foliage in person, and tackled the farther out places via the internet. Our trip took us to the north end of Keuka Lake in The Finger Lakes Region of New York. The above photo is a view of the foliage lined Keuka Lake.

With the rolling cycle of seasons, autumn is special for people who appreciate foliage. Most people are greatly moved by the splendor of wonderful foliage. Autumn announces the arrival of apples when they blush red and fill with tart, tangy juices. It is the time of apple cider, grape pies and "autumn leaves."

We stood staring as the leaves fell from the trees like small parachutes, and when the wind blew, they swirled like tiny dancers. Two of the many colored leaves are the Sugar Maple -- whose autumn color is bright orange/red orange, and the Red Maple whose fall foliage is brilliant red. Feona and I watched those lovely leaves dancing in the wind, then wafting like feathers as they fell.

At one lookout point, we viewed and photographed the foliage. It is with nostalgic pleasure to think of the many people who came before us to admire these same trees when the leaves turned burnt orange and russet. We stood in awe as I'm sure they once did.

Many years ago, Mr. W. George Thorton, a published foliage enthusiast, prepared a slide show comparing Vermont's foliage with that of the Finger Lakes Region. Some of Vermont's leaves paled in comparison to those in Steuben County, New York. Thornton said, "It must be something in the soil. There is an intensity in the colors that's not found elsewhere."

After our auto tour, we found foliage sites on the internet. Here are some sites we found interesting and wish to share with you. First a trip through New England's six states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island.

This site has a map and suggests how, where and when to get around during the foliage season. Also note the history, climate, accommodations and transportation for foliage viewing in each state.

There is a map of the five states for people who chase autumn colors. This excellent site takes you with words and photos to the world of Maple Leaves. Remember as a child as the leaves began to fall, the teacher suggested you collect the most colorful leaves, then trace, color as close as possible, and put them in a scrap book.

You will find information about a Connecticut driving tour with its art festival trail map. Also a foliage trip from Mystic (Conn.) to Newport, RI. There is a "photo of the week" that changes, and during peak foliage time, the photos are magnificent.

This site give you information about events in August and September, describes New England in a Nutshell, a trip to the East Coast, Cape Cod, Mount Washington and the White Mountain National Forest.

Vermont, known as the Green Mountain State, is renown for its breath-taking foliage. In addition to providing access to the Vermont foliage report, this web site shows, on the first page, an excellent foliage photo. If you choose, you can surf the site for more Vermont information.

Another state that's great to visit for falling leaves is Pennsylvania.
Here are three sites:

The site takes you to Laurel Highlands and South Allegheny, both with photos.

This site includes a fall photo of Kinzua Bridge, a lumber mill and elk.

And be sure to visit Allegheny National Forest Region - Poconos Mountain Region

Here, you'll find photos of The Poconos, a lake, and numerous mountains. You may also visit other regions of the state.

Feona thinks this is the best foliage site on the net. You'll view excellent photos of back roads, highways, covered bridges and towns, all with foliage background. You may wish to click any or all the pictures by photographer Phillip Greenspun.

Also put your arrow on netsearch and type in Michigan or Minnesota. Then type in foliage. In Michigan there are three sites and Minnesota has 16!

Not only can adults become involved but you can use this as a fun learning tool for the kids. They can learn the trees, leaves, locations and have fun. Visit The Finger Lkakes Region of New York State and click the foliage sites on the web. See the attractions and observe the wonderful foliage.

Earlier I mentioned apple cider, peach cobbler, grape pies and "autumn leaves." If you've got a hankering for the desserts and beverages associated with fall, there are two sites to look at in Pennsylvania, Abundance Across America - Applefest. At Pennsylvania, Abundance Across America, you'll find a site about cooking/baking some of these gastronic goodies.

Besides memories in your journal and on film, you might like to keep some leaves as memorabilia, as Feona does. She made a leaf book by pressing the leaves, and next to each leaf she wrote the type of tree and where she obtained the leaf. Example: Keuka Lake, Red Maple Leaf and the date.