Peak Color for October 14-20, 2022

Upper Peninsula

Munising is displaying stunning peak color as cold weather is approaching fast! Now is the time to see the season at its best as the impressive colors fade away soon.

The Keweenaw Peninsula is aglow with autumn splendor. Trees along the spine of the Keweenaw are at peak or reaching peak color, and trees near shore will peak a little later. Take an Isle Royale Seaplane Fall Color Tour to get a birds-eye view of all the beautiful foliage. Or enjoy a boat tour along the Keweenaw Waterway and watch the colors of autumn dance on the surface of the water. Come and enjoy the last few weeks of fall in the Keweenaw! Learn more about how to make the most of your fall vacation to the Keweenaw at VisitKeweenaw.com.  

The maples along Marquette’s Lake Superior shoreline are popping with bright red and orange leaves. Locals recommend a drive along the coast towards Big Bay to enjoy a variety of colors showing in the forest that will prove to be a spectacular sight. Head up to Thomas Rock Overlook for additional views of stunning fall foliage against Lake Superior's sparkling backdrop. Peak is just days away. 

Escanaba and the Les Cheneaux Islands are also reporting peak conditions for this weekend. Other Upper Peninsula communities reporting to be less than one week away from peak include Schoolcraft, the Eastern UP, around the Manistique lakes and Alger County.

For more color updates for this region, visit uptravel.com.

Lower Peninsula

In Michigan’s Northeast, viewers to the area around Oscoda will find area's beech trees on US-23 are highlighting pastel peach and cream colors that sometimes go unnoticed against a radiating palette of autumn color. If you’re in the area this weekend, travel along the River Road Scenic Byway to catch a glimpse of the color above the high rolling banks. See bright colors contrasting along the banks of the AuSable River on the horizon of the Huron National Forest.

In the West Branch area, most country roads have an array of colors from green to an abundance of red, orange, yellow and gold. Several areas of the Ogemaw Hills have a majestic vista with dazzling color combinations. Locals anticipate peak conditions will overtake the area in less than one week



Traverse City, Charlevoix, Houghton Lake area and most of Michigan’s Northwest region are reporting prime viewing conditions to be one to two weeks away.

The traditional leaf-watching areas around Traverse City, including M-22 and Old Mission Peninsula, are starting to show their colors. Locals are reporting dramatic changes from day to day. Typically, there’s more color inland than closer to the water as the transformation evolves. The early maples are showing bright red and some yellows. This coming weekend should be a good opportunity to view the trees near Grand Traverse Bay and along the beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline. The winds have been relatively light, so leaf peepers will not see a lot of foliage stripped from the trees.

The Grand Haven area is currently showcasing a beautiful array of colors. Lakeshore Drive is a great way to view the colors by car with a beautiful stretch of roadway linking Grand Haven to Holland. Inland parks offer many golden canopies with pops of red and orange for stunning hikes through towering dunes and forested landscapes. If you are thinking of a fall getaway, make your plans now to enjoy all the fall fun activities this area has to offer. Enjoy pumpkin patches, apple orchards, local brews, cider tasting, corn mazes and breathtaking fall sunsets along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Colors are changing fast!



The Silver Lake Sand Dunes-Hart area and all of Oceana County is poised for a spectacular show of color. roads leading to the Country Dairy and Lewis Adventure Farm in the eastern part of the county are currently near peak color. Silver Lake State Park along the Lake Michigan shoreline is expected to peak this weekend!

Fall colors have arrived throughout Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region (including Bay City, Birch Run, Chesaning, Frankenmuth, Midland and Saginaw) in the area's gardens, trails, riverwalks and downtowns. Especially wonderful for viewing colors is the ADA accessible canopy walk 40 feet up in Whiting Forest at Dow Gardens. Or take a peek at the wildlife and fall colors along the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge trails and Bay City State Park along Saginaw Bay. Most of these communities will peak in one or two weeks. Frankenmuth is very close to peak beauty now in the downtown area with vibrantly colored trees in various changing stages of change.

Southwest Michigan is one to two weeks from peak color. You can get details on all the exciting fall happenings in this part of that state by visiting swmichigan.org.

The fall colors are really starting to pop in the Ann Arbor area. Peak color will hit the area in the second half of October. The Border-to-Border Trail (B2B) is the perfect way to view the changing leaves during a hike or a bike ride. Gallup Park is one of the area's most popular recreation areas, with eye-catching colors on view everywhere you look. Plan a trip this fall and discover what makes Ann Arbor a top U.S. College town and a perfect spot for a fall getaway. Get the scoop by visiting annarbor.org.

Fall won’t last long, so find your perfect getaway soon. Because right now, we could all use a little Pure Michigan. Pursue your pure in Michigan this fall with colorful events, great deals and packages, outdoor adventure and seasonal experiences.

Spectacular and Colorful Fall Events

The excitement of seasonal events continues all year long with Pure Michigan. Get the details on upcoming events with this small sampling of fall events happening over the next week and join the fun. Build your next Michigan fall getaway around one of these celebrations!

Fall Pumpkin Fest 2022

October 15-23, 2022

Goodells

Fall Fest Weekends

October 15-23, 2022

Harbor Springs

Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village

October 15-30, 2022

Dearborn

Halloween @ Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad

October 15-31, 2022

Flint

SkeletonFest

October 15-31, 2022

Marshall

Halloween Family Fun

October 22, 2022

Houghton

Black Star Farms Estate and Wine Tour

October 17-28, 2022

Suttons Bay

The Hunt for the Reds of October

October 17-28, 2022

Traverse City

Spooky Heritage Hill Walking Tour

October 19, 2022

Grand Rapids

Michigan Mead Night: A Celtic celebration presented by the Michigan Nordic Fire Festival

October 22, 202

Charlotte

Treats and Trucks

October 22, 2022

Port Huron

Official Halloween Bar Crawl Detroit 2022

October 22-31, 2022

Detroit

Find a complete list of great statewide events here.

Deals & Packages near this Week's Peak Color

Need a last-minute weekend getaway? Looking for a cheap cottage vacation package? You're sure to find the perfect Michigan vacation package to save money for the day or to help extend your stay with Pure Michigan. Let us help you with some suggestions for fall getaway packages that you can take advantage of this week.

Check out this month’s Pure Michigan Featured Deals, where you’ll find great specials for golf, lodging, dining, theater performances, festivals, grand events, wineries & brewery tours and spa services at destinations all across the state.