In Coastal Virginia, First Landing State Park continues to display peak colors despite recent rain and wind, with opportunities for exploration in sunny weather expected this week. However, this may be the last week of peak color as leaves start to fall.
Despite the rain and wind last week, peak color continues this week at First Landing State Park. At this point in the Fall Season, almost every tree that will change color is at peak or has already begun the process, leaving many beautiful expanses of color to be discovered. Furthermore, because of the rain last week, First Landing’s Rainbow Swamps have started to make an early appearance, adding even more vivid color to the mix. This week’s weather will provide an excellent opportunity for a fall adventure to the park, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the 60s. Overall, this is likely to be the last week of peak color at the park, as leaves begin to fall, leaving only small pockets of color.
Peak fall colors have arrived at First Landing, showcasing vibrant oranges and reds throughout the park. The best spots for easy access and stunning colors are around the Bald Cypress Trail, but there is also plenty of beautiful foliage on both Long Creek and Osmanthus trails. Most of the bald cypress trees have turned a full orange, and other species like tulip poplars and sweetgums have also undergone a complete color change. This is an excellent time to enjoy the fall colors, as they will be at or near their peak by the weekend, which is expected to have sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-60s. However, the storm that moved through the area on Tuesday and Wednesday may result in some loss of leaves, potentially reducing the overall color.
The fall colors at First Landing State Park continue to emerge all around the park, with deepening color in the canopies. Look for the vibrant orange tops on the bald cypress trees over the next week as they work themselves toward their peak color. At the same time, you can find sweetgum trees and blackgum trees starting their vibrant turn to scarlet red. Around the Trail Center and Bald Cypress Trail remain the best spots to see color, with Osmanthus Trail and Cape Henry also starting to show areas of color. Even though the weather has been a bit wet and windy these past weeks, the fall colors have held on strong and will continue to become more vibrant over the next two weeks. This weekend presents a perfect opportunity to view the colors, with mostly clear skies and warm temperatures coinciding with First Landing State Park's Fall Fest on Saturday.
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Trail Center, Bald Cypress, Osmanthus and Cape Henry Extension Trails.
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Fall Fest is happening on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 1 to 5 p.m.
A Scavenger Hunt on Bald Cypress trail is happening on Sunday, Oct. 19 (all day at the Trail Center).
The weather has started to cool, signaling the arrival of fall at First Landing. Despite a dry summer, the fall colors are beginning to emerge at the top of the canopy and are gradually working their way down. You'll also notice small, isolated areas in the understory that are starting to change color. A walk along the Cape Henry Extension Trail will reveal some of these scattered pockets of color. Alternatively, you can take a stroll on the Bald Cypress Loop to look up into the canopy and observe the early changes in the bald cypress and water tupelo trees.
ለምን በዚህ ሳምንት ይጎብኙ:
Trail Center, Bald Cypress and Cape Henry Extension Trails.
ለምን በዚህ ሳምንት ይጎብኙ:
Fall Fest is happening on Saturday, October 18 from 1 to 5 p.m.
At Machicomoco State Park, the native grasses and goldenrods are beginning to show their autumn hues, while the trees still hold onto their summer green.
The interpretive area parking and the Interpretive (Oyster) Trail towards the boardwalk and the Loop (Moccasin) Trail and the boat slips.
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Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery? On Nov. 9, the Let's Go Adventures staff will show you the basics of archery including finding your draw length, proper safety, shooting techniques and more.
Come out to the park and enjoy the fresh air while building memories together with your favorite wee people on Nov. 9. You will read with a park ranger, share in the adventures of great stories, and learn more about nature together.
Join us on an evening adventure for our Owl Prowl program on Nov. 16. Learn how owls are such great predators, dissect an owl pellet and go on a short hike to try to spot them soaring above.
