Fall Color Peaking in Upper Peninsula - 2007
Michigan's annual fall color show has reached its peak across much of the far western and northern Upper Peninsula, reports AAA Michigan, with vibrant red, yellow and orange hues dominating the landscape.
AAA's weekly survey of state parks and regional visitor's bureaus shows predominant color in most areas of the U.P. Naturalists at Bewabic State Park in Crystal Falls and Van Riper State Park in Ishpeming report that yellow and orange hues are 100 percent developed there. Newberry and Copper Harbor also report color development at 100 percent.
The rest of the U.P. reports color development between 75 and 90 percent.
In the Northern Lower Peninsula, color is filling in fast. At Mackinaw's Wilderness State Park, color development is reported at 75 percent - at Hoeft State Park in Rogers City, red and orange hues predominate at 80 percent color development.
Color watchers in Alpena, Traverse City and Boyne City report color levels at between 35 and 50 percent. In Frankfort, it's 40 percent with excellent orange hues reported. Peak expected in mid-October.
In the Southern Lower Peninsula, peak color is still a couple weeks away. At Blandford Nature Center in Grand Rapids, color development is reported at 30 percent - at Sleeper State Park in Caseville and Lakeport State Park in Port Huron, red and yellow hues are beginning to appear, with only 10 percent color development there.
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.
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Fall Deals and Packages
Sandy Korners - Silver Lake / Mears
Lake Superior Color Tour
10/8/2007 - 10/11/2007 and 10/15/2007 - 10/18/2007
A wonderful four night/four day safari covering 900 miles of back roads, sand blows, and trails of the Upper Peninsula. An experienced guide will make sure you get the most fun and see all of the remarkable sights in this unique area of Michigan. Make a stop or two to take pictures and, if desired, change drivers. Driving the Upper Peninsula trails, from the Big Mac to Whitefish Point and Tahquamenon Falls is an experience that will be long remembered!
Package pricing per person $495.00 (based on two adults per Jeep). Children 10 and under, with two paying adults, $150.00. Package includes:
- Sunday night lodging at Sierra Sands in Silver Lake
- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights lodging at Hulbert Lake Lodge
- Seven meals
For more information, click here.
Shanty Creek Resort - Bellaire
Unlimited Golf Package - Fall
Thru - 10/31/2007
Enjoy fall at this four-season, 4,500 acre resort featuring 72 holes of championship golf on four courses: Cedar River Golf Club, The Legend Golf Club, Schuss Mountain Golf Club and Summit Golf Club. Variety of lodging choices: guest rooms, suites, condos and private homes.
Package pricing per person starting at $164.00, and includes:
For more information, click here.
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Autumn Festival Highlights
Are you looking for things to do this weekend? Here are some suggestions!
10/4/07 - 10/6/07
BAY CITY
Bay City's Arts in Autumn
Downtown Bay City celebrates the arrival of the fall, by showcasing the arts during the 6th Annual Arts in Autumn. This event highlights artwork created by local student artists. Art panels, sidewalk chalk and placemat art will be displayed thru the event.
10/4/07 - 10/7/07
ZEELAND
PumpkinFest
Celebrate the harvest time with food, fun and entertainment for all ages at the annual PumpkinFest. This year PumpkinFest Goes Hollywood, downtown and around town in Zeeland. Great, affordable family fun.
10/5/07 - 10/7/07
BANGOR
Bangor Apple Festival
Downtown Bangor celebrates autumn with the annual apple show and judging. Other activities of the Bangor Apple Festival include car show, arts and crafts fair, carnival, motorcycle parade, live bands and more.
10/6-10/7 and 10/13-10/14
BENZIE COUNTY
2007 Fallfest
Two weekends of awesome activities, great Fall color, food and fun around Benzie County. Scenic chair lift rides, haunted forest, haunted boneyard, horse drawn hay rides, pumpkin carving techniques with Ed Moody, giant pumpkin & squash "Weigh off" contest, an antique show, Lions Hillbilly breakfast, Fall soup contest, Pumpkin Regatta, Bi-plane rides plus so much more. An awesome couple of weekends and all with the lovely backdrop of beautiful Fall foliage.
10/6/07
DEXTER
Apple Daze
Monument Park is the focal point for this FREE event where you can buy apples, caramel apples and apple cider, enter an apple pie eating contest, take a hayride or browse the craft booths.
10/6/07
ST. IGNACE
Autumn Apple Days
Fall shopping festival, hayrides and family activities downtown St. Ignace.
For more events around the state of Michigan, click here.
View last week's fall color update.