New England Foliage Blog
Meet Jeff Folger, or as we call him, Jeff Foliage. Jeff is a Yankee reader just like you and a frequent contributor and moderator to our Foliage Forum. A big fan of both foliage and Halloween, Jeff lives in Massachusetts with his wife, Lisa, and is retired from the U.S. Air Force. A professional photographer, he won Yankee's first annual Fall Photo Contest in 2004. He welcomes your photo questions, as well as your best suggestions on where to view New England's greatest show on earth -- the fall foliage.
Fall Foliage is showing early in New England?
Is it really early or is it just wishful thinking?
September 1, 2010 at 4:11 PM | Post a Comment
From all the reports about fall foliage in New England being early, one would think we would be in the thick of fall weather. I hate to say this but these reports are just deviations from the norm. It's just the 1st of Sept here in Salem and the daytime high was in the 90s yesterday and more of the same today. You'd think I was down in Texas...
Looking good for the Fall Foliage Season!
Finding what was lost amid fall foliage
August 13, 2010 at 3:10 PM | 4 Comments | Post a Comment
Well I saw the first fall foliage report on the Yankee Magazine interactive foliage map. This means only one thing, fall foliage season is on the way! The transition to fall from summer is always a bittersweet occasion where I embrace each morning noting the cooler temperatures by the steam rising off my coffee. I know the day will soon warm up but it was only a few weeks ago that I couldn't take the morning heat and now I'm looking for a spot of sun on the carpet warmed by the sun for my toes...
Back roads That Are Perfect For The Fall Foliage Season
A new favorite back road to see fall foliage
July 7, 2010 at 10:50 AM | 9 Comments | Post a Comment
I hope everyone had a wonderful Independence Day (for my stateside readers). I have to say, this is as hot a summer, as I've seen. Are you having a little trouble thinking about fall with all this heat? Me too but it's coming...
I talked with Gale Ross from the Department of Conservation for Maine and she says that if the current temps and rain fall continue we'll in good shape for a wonderful fall!!!
Steps For A Successful Foliage Trip
The planning stage and getting the most from your New England Foliage Journey
May 24, 2010 at 11:19 AM | Post a Comment
There are at least 5 steps (maybe more..) but today I'm going to touch on "planning" and why it helps me.
It's nearly summer here in the North East which means fall foliage season is just around the corner. I hear the familiar song of the eastern Phoebe announcing her presence and a soft breeze is coming in through my open window. In counter point I have Cheryl Wheeler's stripped album playing (OK it's a CD but I'm old enough to remember albums...).
Expectations for a Fall Foliage trip
This trip is never as good as the last but it will be better!
April 7, 2010 at 9:08 AM | Post a Comment
You've heard it before "I remember the color that year; it was the best year for reds".
Maybe you sat at your grandfather's knee as he told stories about riding through the White Mountains in his old "woody" station wagon. Or told about a covered bridge that was painted a red that was brighter than the maples on both sides of the river; it was also where he first kissed grandma when they were much younger.
