Fall Color Tour
As the colors change to fall, find ways to get out and enjoy Michigan's natural resources and historic places while taking in the scenery.
Fall Foliage Map
The following information uses the predicted progression of color change taken from the SmokeyMountains.com Fall Foliage Map .
Similar to any meteorological forecast, leaf predictions will never be 100% accurate. We encourage you to reach out to local resources for additional color forecasting before you travel.
Upper Peninsula
The first couple of weeks in October should find the counties in the Upper Peninsula and the Tip of the Mitt in peak color.
Here are some ideas to get out and enjoy the color during this time:
Tahquamenon Falls State Park - Upper and Lower Falls
Porkies Ski Area Fall Chairlift Rides
Get a bird's-eye view of Michigan's stunning fall foliage on a chairlift ride to the top of the Porkies ski hill in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.
The chairlift runs Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 14, from noon - 6 p.m. (Eastern), cost is $10 for adults and children over 10.
Check current color change on our live webcam at the base of the chairlift!
Historic Sites
Bergland to Sidnaw Rail Trail
GEMS: Grouse Enhanced Management Sites
Trout Trails: Biologist-verified fishing
Tip of the Mitt
The first couple of weeks in October should find the counties in the Upper Peninsula and the Tip of the Mitt in peak color.
Here are some ideas to get out and enjoy the color during this time:
Elk Viewing
Michigan's Inland Waterway
Northern Lower
Early to mid October should find the counties in the northern Lower Peninsula in peak color.
Here are some ideas to get out and enjoy the color during this time:
Zip line at Muskegon State Park's Luge Adventure Sports Park
Hartwick Pines State Park
Roadmap to Fishing Lake Huron
Reedsburg Dam
Mid-Michigan
Mid to late October should find counties in the mid-Michigan area in peak color.
Here are some ideas to get out and enjoy the color during this time:
Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park
Maple River State Game Area
Roadmap to Fishing Lake Michigan
Southern Lower
Mid to late October should find the counties in southern lower Michigan in peak color.
Here are some ideas to get out and enjoy the color during this time:
Sandhill Crane Migration
Family Friendly Fishing Waters
Algonac State Park
Statewide
Below are some ideas for you to get out and enjoy the fall colors no matter where you are!
Read on for exciting adventures in geocaching, and historic landmarks.
Geocaching
Historical Markers
Places to Stay
Whether you prefer modern campgrounds with all the amenities, rustic campgrounds with all of the solitude, or simply all the comforts and convenience of a hotel, wherever you go to enjoy the fall colors there is always a place to stay while you play.
