It’s one of the (many) wonderful things about fall − the changing of leaves.
From lush, green canopies to beautiful reds, yellows and oranges, trees in Delaware can put on a pretty spectacular show.
While state residents still have several more weeks − or perhaps longer if the warm weather continues − before the foliage changes become widespread, especially impatient Delawareans may be able to see an early show at two state parks.
Trap Pond State Park in Sussex County and Brandywine Creek State Park in New Castle County were recently voted among the top 100 locations nationwide to view early fall foliage. (Sorry, Kent County.)
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Trap Pond came in at No. 32, while Brandywine Creek ranked 64th.
Why Trap Pond State Park for fall foliage?
According to the 3,000-person survey, which was conducted by a Florida Volkswagen dealership in August, the cypress trees in Trap Pond start changing color earlier than most. This gives viewers a “unique early fall experience in southern Delaware,” a news release said.