Immerse yourself in Iowa’s beautiful fall colors. (Photo: Iowa DNR)
The Iowa DNR has released its weekly fall color report, which chronicles the seasonal changes in each region in Iowa. Along with estimated calculations of peak color, the report offers a breakdown of what color each tree species will turn. In northeast Iowa, for example, fall colors are already spreading across the wooded hillsides.
Right now is a great time to explore Backbone State Park near Dundee, where the Maquoketa River flows through the forest, or Pikes Peak State Park in McGregor. And if you want to see Iowa’s colors in a small town, head to Marquette, a good spot for antiquing, relaxing with a glass of wine or dining on a riverboat on the mighty Mississippi River.
