Trees’ leaves contain pigments that play critical biological roles while also reflecting colors like green, yellow, orange and even brown. (Courtesy Photo) COLLEGE STATION The transition of trees’ ...

MICHIGAN, USA — The days are getting shorter, the sun is getting lower, and the temperatures are getting cooler! We are finally feeling more like fall across West Michigan. However, for some, it does ...

These fall colors start to appear more commonly as we lose daylight. Through the first few weeks of fall, we lose about 3 minutes of daylight every day. This leads to a drop in photosynthesis, the ...

The start of the fall coincides with the changing of the leaves and the return of cooler conditions. But nearly a month into the season, Ohio's fall color is off pace. "This has been an odd year," ...

A plant's genetics are a primary factor in determining its potential for vibrant fall colors. Weather, specifically cool nights and sunny days, helps produce the red pigments in leaves. Healthy, ...

The peak fall color area is working its way to the Great Lakes shoreline areas. The southern half of Lower Michigan also has fast changing leaf color now and in the next few days. Here is the current ...

It’s go-time on serious fall color viewing across our great state. The temperature differences created by our Great Lakes gives us varying amounts of fall color right now. There are some peak fall ...