Beginning mid-September and stretching through the end of October, the colors of autumn peak at varying times in the state. Use the peak color map and the current color report to guide you toward the best time to view Michigan's fall-color show.
Fall Color Update - September 25-October 1, 2008
Enjoy Michigan's Fall Beauty from an RV
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Fall deals and packages
Great Fall Activities
Fall Color Update
September 25-October 1, 2008
Fall Color is Spreading in Upper Peninsula
Michigan's annual fall color show is slowly spreading across the western Upper Peninsula, with one-quarter to one-half of the trees now showing fair to good color. The peak in the Upper Peninsula is expected in early to mid-October, reports AAA Michigan, slightly later than last year.
AAA's weekly survey of state parks and regional visitor's bureaus shows a splash of color in most areas of the U.P. Naturalists at Porcupine Mountain State Park near Ontonagon and Van Riper State Park in Ishpeming report color development as high as 50 or 60 percent in those regions, with plenty of red, yellow and orange hues to complete the palette. Color development from 15-25 percent is reported in Calumet, Cedar River, Copper Harbor, Crystal Falls, Manistique, Sault Ste. Marie and Tahquamenon.
In the Northern Lower Peninsula, colors are just beginning to turn in East Tawas, Harrisville, Mackinaw City, Manistee, Petoskey and Rogers City.
For the rest of the state, the predominant color remains green.
For Michigan fall color driving tours, click here.
For additional information on Michigan fall color conditions, travelers may visit michigan.org or call (888) 78 GREAT (784-7328). Information is updated weekly by AAA Michigan during the fall color season. Travel Michigan is a division of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
Fall Deals and Packages
Murray Hotel - Mackinac Island
Fudge and Ferry Fall Package
Ongoing - 10/9/08
Located in the heart of downtown Mackinac Island, the Murray Hotel offers 69 air-conditioned rooms all charmingly decorated in Victorian-era decor w/ private bathrooms and color TV, plus continental breakfast, hot tub and sun deck, and bedtime cookies all in a smoke-free environment!
Package pricing starting at $149.00, per night for a two-person stay, and includes:
-Deluxe accommodations One night accommodations,
-Two round-trip ferry tickets,
-One pound of world famous Mackinac Island Fudge,
-Continental breakfast each morning, and
-VIP card for discounts at Island shops and restaurants
Two night minimum stay required. Subject to availability, dates and rates are subject to change, some restrictions may apply.
Boyne Highlands Resort - Harbor Springs
FREE Fall Golf!
Ongoing - 10/9/08
As the brilliant colors of fall begin to show, Boyne has introduced a most brilliant offer this season. FREE Golf. Stay at Boyne Highlands (or Boyne Mountain) Sunday - Thursday nights from $68 per person and receive a free round of golf following your nights stay on any Boyne course. Or, upgrade your play to Bay Harbor Golf Club for only $59 more! Your stay also includes:
-Free bucket of range balls prior to your golf round,
-A $25 Odawa Casino gaming voucher and complimentary 24-hour transportation to / from the casino,
-A replay rate of $39 is offered and available for rounds booked on the same day as play
Package Code: FGLF
Taxes and resort fees are not included. Price based on double occupancy and availability. Reply rounds available to be reserved on day of. Offer is subject to change. Offer not valid with any other discounts. Offer does not apply to ten or more room reservations.
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Great Fall Activities
Are you looking for things to do during this fall? Here are some suggestions!
9/25/08 - 9/28/08
NILES
Four Flags Area Apple Festival
Enjoy carnival rides, food vendors, arts and crafts on Saturday and Sunday during the Four Flags Area Apple Festival. More than 190 booths, parades, contests and free entertainment and much, much more for all to enjoy.
9/26/08 - 9/27/08
CHAMPION
Van Riper Fall Harvest Festival
Come and decorate your camp site or try for a prize in the costume contest. Join the haunted trail hike and go trick or treating on this fall festival weekend. All motor vehicles entering a state park or recreation area must display a Motor Vehicle Permit, available for purchase at the entrance.
9/26/08 - 9/27/08
GRAND RAPIDS
Oktoberfest
Try your hand at the keg-tossing or stein-holding contests. Come visit with the animals at the zoo, then visit Oktoberfest for more kids' entertainment; we'll have DeeJay the Clown, story telling with the Storyspinners, carnival games with prizes, pumpkin and cookie decorating, and face-painting. A large beer tent featuring nine varieties of Erdinger beer, German wine, authentic German food, hot dogs and root beer for the kids, oom-pah and polka bands, and our own Edelweiss Club and Sailors Ahoy choirs. There is no entrance fee, and no parking fee.
9/27/08
SAULT STE MARIE
Oktoberfest
The 6th Annual Oktoberfest will be hosted on Portage Avenue in Downtown Soo. A farmer's market and vendors will be available for customers to purchase fresh produce and unique goods on Portage Avenue. There will be music, vendors, crafts, games and Food Court. Come downtown and celebrate the last harvest of the season.
9/27/08 - 9/28/08
LANSING
American Heritage Festival
Join us as we take a step back in time and experience a piece of our rich Mid-Michigan cultural heritage. A day the whole family will enjoy. Come and enjoy historical music and dance, pioneer activities, crafts and more.
For more events around the State of Michigan, click here.