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All Things Autumn

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The colors of West Michigan’s autumn are a blaze of coppers, siennas, reds, and yellows – a show not to be missed.

Discover “All Things Autumn” to plan your fall color trip in West Michigan. Choose from 26 of the region’s prettiest color tour routes, complete with maps and driving directions; stay updated with weekly fall color updates; spend a day at a harvest festival or another of West Michigan’s fall fun special events; or visit the region’s eleven covered bridges.

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Photo courtesy of Allegan County Parks, Recreation & Tourism.		 Autumn Color Tours
Just how many ways are there to view this splendor of autumn’s pallet? West Michigan travelers have an abundance of ways to enjoy the show, either by car, RV, boat, bicycle, on horseback, at festivals, hiking, on golf courses and luxury resorts, or historic highways. Many of these “old roads” cut through great forests of hardwoods and pines and make perfect color tours, and some are state-designated scenic routes. From 40 miles to 140 miles, there’s a day trip perfect for everyone. View a listing of 26 scenic driving routes and print detailed directions for each.

Unique Color Viewing Opportunities
 

Harvest Events
Looking for something to do on your color tour? Fall is jam-packed with events focused on pumpkins, fall foliage, harvest festivals and Michigan’s seasonal bounty.
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West Michigan Fall Color Weekly Update A great fall color tour adventure depends on great fall color! Make sure you know when the colors will be peaking by checking out the most current fall color conditions. Updates provided by the Michigan Audubon Society are posted weekly through September and October and also available by calling the West Michigan Tourist Association’s conditions hotline at 800-442-2084 ext. 304.
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Fall FAQ's
Ever wondered what makes the leaves change color or how weather affects Michigan’s fall color show? Find the answer to these frequently asked questions and more.


 
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Photo courtesy of the Michigan Apple Committee.

Michigan Apple Quickfacts
Michigan Apple Tours
How can we mention autumn without giving credit to Michigan’s largest agricultural commodity – apples! Learn something new about apples, courtesy of the Michigan Apple Committee.

2009 Michigan Deer Hunting Forecast

Download the DNR's 2009 Michigan Deer Hunting Forecast here!

2009 Michigan Deer Hunting ForecastClick here to Download 

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