{"id":198265,"date":"2025-10-12T22:04:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T03:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/?p=198265"},"modified":"2025-10-12T22:04:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T03:04:36","slug":"ondr-fall-colors-coming-slowly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2025\/10\/12\/ondr-fall-colors-coming-slowly\/","title":{"rendered":"ONDR: fall colors coming slowly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>VW independent staff\/submitted information<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>COLUMBUS \u2013 Northeast Ohio is approaching peak fall colors near Lake Erie, but fall color in the rest of the state is slowly progressing, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFall color is slowly popping through, especially on roadways and near water,\u201d said ODNR Fall Color Forester David Parrott. \u201cWith the dry weather, the fall colors may change quickly statewide, so be on the lookout for the color change, as it may happen fast and not last long in some areas. Right now, you can find goldenrods, sycamores, and cottonwoods showcasing bright yellows. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FallColorMap-October9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-198267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FallColorMap-October9.jpg 350w, https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FallColorMap-October9-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Our fall color reporters continue to see mostly \u2018Changing\u2019 conditions with a couple of \u2018Near Peak\u2019 and even \u2018Peak\u2019 reports across the state,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those interested in finding the most eye-catching leaves throughout the season should check out ODNR\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ohiodnr.gov\/go-and-do\/see-the-sights\/fall-color\">fall color website<\/a>, the official guide to the changing colors. The website includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SIOb_LWzuZU&amp;list=PL8_Hl_KPBTkx2ptZQytabPhN4ZV48kuyr\">Weekly\u00a0color updates<\/a>\u00a0and information to help plan a fall color adventure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The new\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/experience.arcgis.com\/experience\/0bd50d2819984d5c99aa99c599dae10f\/\">Fall Color Tracker Map<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unique overnight accommodations at Ohio\u2019s state parks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fun events happening around the state<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information to participate in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.outerspatial.com\/blog\/explore-ohio-with-the-new-state-parks-passport-challenge\">Digital Ohio State Parks Passport Challenge<\/a>\u00a0on Ohio Trails+ powered by the OuterSpatial App.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>ODNR encourages people to share fall color photos using #OhioFall25, #OhioTheHeartofitAll and #FallinOhio. Each week, ODNR will choose photos from those who use this hashtag to share on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For more fall color photos, follow ODNR, Ohio State Parks and Ohio The Heart of It All. on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @OhioDNR, @OHStateParks, @odnrforestry and @OhioTheHeartofitAll.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VW independent staff\/submitted information COLUMBUS \u2013 Northeast Ohio is approaching peak fall colors near Lake Erie, but fall color in the rest of the state is slowly progressing, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. \u201cFall color is slowly popping through, especially on roadways and near water,\u201d said ODNR Fall Color Forester David Parrott. 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