By Amy Holzer Tue, October 7, 2008, 12:01 am PDT

Fall foliage in Worcester, MA (Photo by Paul Keleher) Leaf peepers of the world unite! The colors of summer have lost their fight. Gone now is the chlorophyll, once oh-so-green, And in autumn, instead, we see on the scene The anthocyanins, so rich, red, and bright, As well as carotenoids, mimicking light. So hop in a car, on a bus, 'board a cruise, But best do it now -- for there's no time to lose! Just check on the timing, and book your first trip; For the views you see here are only the tip Of the visual feast your eyes will soon sight, As the days grow shorter and lengthen the night. Envision yourself on a road paved in gold, Or strolling a forest too rich to behold, Then make yourself part of the wonders you see By making true art with the leaves of a tree. Next heap it up high, in a beautiful pile, And throw yourself in with a satisfied smile. Suggested Sites... The Foliage Network - get the latest foliage updates for the Northeastern, Southeastern, and Midwestern U.S. Flickr: Fall Foliage - Flickr group featuring the best and brightest of fall colors. Science Made Simple: Autumn Leaf Colors - kid-friendly explanation of the science behind the color show.

Directory categories: Fall Foliage, New England Environment and Nature, New England Transportation and Travel, Tree Identification

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