"The first report lands September 10 and will drop every Wednesday through November, courtesy of more than 90 volunteer "leaf peepers" stationed across New York's 11 vacation regions. Their job is to obsessively monitor tree lines and send in dispatches on everything from the percentage of color change to the best viewing spots for the upcoming weekend. In other words, you'll know exactly when it's worth leaving your couch for a road trip."
"This year, the state is doubling down on the visuals. An interactive map will let you track the color wave in real time, complete with suggested viewing locations and inspo pics of what "peak" actually looks like. And because it's 2025, there's also a social component: post your prettiest snaps with #NYLovesFall, and you might find your handiwork featured on I LOVE NY's Instagram, Facebook, X (yes, still Twitter to most of us) or Threads."
Governor Kathy Hochul launched the 2025 autumn travel season with the return of weekly fall foliage reports beginning September 10 and running every Wednesday through November. More than 90 volunteer "leaf peepers" across 11 vacation regions will monitor color changes and report percentages and recommended viewing spots. An interactive map will track the color wave in real time with suggested locations and example photos of peak color. A social campaign using #NYLovesFall will collect user photos for I LOVE NY social channels. The campaign highlights nearby attractions and marquee events, aiming to boost tourism revenue tied to foliage season.
Read at Time Out New York
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