Fall Foliage

This year, the autumn tourism season may face some challenges, like high gas prices and strained relations between the U.S. and Canada. WAMC's Lucas Willard asked Pat Bradley for a foliage update.

(Airs 9/03/26 @ 3 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette:Some families in Sullivan County have taken drastic measures after going more than a year without child care, we’ll speak with Yancey Roy, Albany Bureau Chief for Newsday, about a federal judge ruling New York State cannot charge fossil fuel companies for their role in causing climate change, and we’ll talk with forest researchers about what to expect from the coming foliage season.

(Airs 9/03/26 @ 3 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette:Some families in Sullivan County have taken drastic measures after going more than a year without child care, we’ll speak with Yancey Roy, Albany Bureau Chief for Newsday, about a federal judge ruling New York State cannot charge fossil fuel companies for their role in causing climate change, and we’ll talk with forest researchers about what to expect from the coming foliage season.

Forest researchers are anticipating a slow start to New England’s fall foliage season leading to extended and vibrant colors across the landscape

(Airs 09/05/25 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: With children back in school this week, districts across New York state are implementing cellphone bans, many colleges and universities are grappling with how to implement and regulate A-I in the classroom, and we’ll talk about educating the incarcerated with Max Kenner, founder and Executive Director of the Bard Prison Initiative.

People who study trees and foliage anticipate a mixed foliage season, depending on drought impacts.

Bicycling advocates are gearing up for a Fall Foliage Ride this weekend in Saratoga Springs.

Fall foliage reports are being issued and colors are beginning to emerge as the days shorten and become cooler.

A new fall foliage shuttle service will begin operating in the Adirondacks this weekend.

Vermont Commissioner of the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation Michael Snyder says the foliage outlook this year is good despite drought conditions in some areas that may stress trees.