Fall colors have spread across Michigan , perfect for a scenic drive through the state’s natural beauty. Reds, yellows and oranges are in bloom, starting in the Upper Peninsula and now here in metro Detroit.
Consider hitting the road for an up-close view of fall colors , with picturesque routes across metro Detroit. If you’re farther north, check out drives like the scenic Tunnel of Trees, a 50-mile route in the northwestern lower peninsula.
You can also visit state parks, take a riverboat or helicopter tour, visit a local apple orchard or cider mill , and more to enjoy the vibrant colors this fall. A full range of fall travel ideas in the state can also be found online from Pure Michigan.
Michigan fall color forecast, week of Oct. 21
A foliage predictor map from SmokyMountains.com shows that peak fall colors have arrived here in Michigan. All of Michigan should be past peak foliage during the week of Oct. 28, according to the map.
Another map from Explore Fall , a fall foliage tracking website, predicts much of the Upper Peninsula past peak fall colors this week, with peak fall colors spreading south across most of the Lower Peninsula. Part of the southern Lower Peninsula, including metro Detroit, are between moderate and high fall colors, according to the map.