Traverse City Fall Color Update – October 19, 2020
October 19, 2020 Update:
Fall color is generally at PEAK in the Traverse City area right now. Look for color to be a little past peak along interior routes in the Traverse City area this upcoming weekend. Along routes near the shoreline the fall color this upcoming weekend will likely be around peak. (Peak color along routes closer to Lake Michigan are generally a week or more behind interior routes.) There should be good fall color in the region for the next two weeks.
Fall Color Report: Oct. 19 via TRAVERSE CITY TOURISM – There’s still time to enjoy peak color in northern Michigan! Our forests have reached 100% of their autumn glory, so this week is the time to hop in the car and savor the beauty of the season.
To catch the leaves before they fall, plan routes around the lakes and bays that help stretch the color out a little bit longer. Explore M-37 on Old Mission Peninsula, US-31 running north toward Elk Rapids, and M-22 on Leelanau Peninsula for beautiful views of trees and waterways. >>> READ MORE >>>
Crystal Mountain Fall Chairlift rides
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Traverse City Area Fall Color Photos – 2020
Sunday October 25th, 2020 - 11:19 am
FROM Bel Lago Winery in Leelanau County --> And like the trees, some vine leaves just turn faster. Winemaker Blake Lougheed’s photo captures it perfectly. 🍇🍂☁️ - #fallcolorphotos #leelanau #traversecityAnd like the trees, some vine leaves just turn faster. Winemaker Blake Lougheed’s photo captures it perfectly. 🍇🍂☁️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Friday October 23rd, 2020 - 2:44 pm
FROM The Riverside Inn in Leland --> On the road to Leland. Still plenty of beautiful fall color. 🍁- #leelanau #traversecity #fallcolorphotosOn the road to Leland. Still plenty of beautiful fall color. 🍁 ... See MoreSee Less
Thursday October 22nd, 2020 - 7:16 am
FROM Northern Lattitudes Distillery in Lake Leelanau --> Check it out! Fall colors are popping up here! ... - #leelanau #traversecity #fallcolorphotos ... See MoreSee Less
Wednesday October 21st, 2020 - 10:01 am
FROM Lakeview Hill Farm near Traverse City --> The farm sure is beautiful this time of year.... - #traversecity #fallcolorphotosThe farm sure is beautiful this time of year. ... See MoreSee Less
Tuesday October 20th, 2020 - 10:40 am
FROM Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel --> The color is peaking in #traversecity! 🍂🍁- #fallcolorphotosThe color is peaking in #traversecity! 🍂🍁 ... See MoreSee Less
Tuesday October 20th, 2020 - 9:44 am
FROM Doppler 9&10 Weather Team --> A lot of areas have gone past peak colors now but lakeside in the Lower Peninsula is looking beautiful! - #fallcolorreports #traversecity #petoskey #fallcolorphotosA lot of areas have gone past peak colors now but lakeside in the Lower Peninsula is looking beautiful! ... See MoreSee Less
Monday October 19th, 2020 - 3:41 pm
FROM White Birch Lodge in Elk Rapids --> 😍The leaves are hitting their peak prettiness Up North, don’t miss your chance to catch their breathtaking show 🌤🍃🍂!! Book your stay with us today!
PLUS! Now when you book with us mention our 🕶VIEWS & BREWS🍻 Promotion and receive a $25💳 gift card to our favorite Short's Brewing Company 🥰 to be used at their Short's Brewing Company Production Facility in Elk Rapids or the Bellaire Pub⚡️ - #elkrapids #antrimcounty #traversecity #fallcolorphotos😍The leaves are hitting their peak prettiness Up North, don’t miss your chance to catch their breathtaking show 🌤🍃🍂!! Book your stay with us today!
PLUS! Now when you book with us mention our 🕶VIEWS & BREWS🍻 Promotion and receive a $25💳 gift card to our favorite Short's Brewing Company 🥰 to be used at their Short's Brewing Company Production Facility in Elk Rapids or the Bellaire Pub⚡️
#whitebirchlodge #elklake #getupnorth #shortsbrewingcompany #michigancraftbeer #shortsbrews #puremichigan #lakelife #weekendtravel #upnorthmichigan ... See MoreSee Less
Monday October 19th, 2020 - 2:59 pm
FROM Traverse City Tourism --> There's still time to enjoy peak color in northern Michigan! Our forests have reached 100% of their autumn glory, so this week is the time to hop in the car and savor the beauty of the season.
To catch the leaves before they fall, plan routes around the lakes and bays that help stretch the color out a little bit longer. Explore M-37 on Old Mission Peninsula, US-31 running north toward Elk Rapids, and M-22 on Leelanau Peninsula for beautiful views of trees and waterways.
📷: @bwoodworth - #traversecity #fallcolorphotos #fallcolorreportsThere's still time to enjoy peak color in northern Michigan! Our forests have reached 100% of their autumn glory, so this week is the time to hop in the car and savor the beauty of the season.
To catch the leaves before they fall, plan routes around the lakes and bays that help stretch the color out a little bit longer. Explore M-37 on Old Mission Peninsula, US-31 running north toward Elk Rapids, and M-22 on Leelanau Peninsula for beautiful views of trees and waterways.
📷: @bwoodworth on Instagram ... See MoreSee Less
Monday October 19th, 2020 - 9:16 am
FROM Ken Scott Photography in Leelanau County --> Color Tour ... along M22
photo date/id: 20201018_850_9003
My 'color tour' album is here:
www.flickr.com/…/kenscottp…/albums/72157648991337782 - #leelanau #traversecity #fallcolorphotosColor Tour ... along M22
photo date/id: 20201018_850_9003
My 'color tour' album is here:
www.flickr.com/photos/kenscottphotography/albums/72157648991337782
(and yes, feel free to share) ... See MoreSee Less
GORGEOUS!
Saturday October 17th, 2020 - 12:05 pm
FROM Leelanau Ticker --> This weekend Leelanau County is at peak color (with patches of the peninsula heading to just-past peak) so the time is now to make the most of it... - #leelanau #traversecity #fallcolorphotosThis weekend Leelanau County is at peak color (with patches of the peninsula heading to just-past peak) so the time is now to make the most of it. ... See MoreSee Less
Friday October 16th, 2020 - 4:11 pm
FROM Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy --> Go ahead, get out there! Enjoy all the beautiful colors while they’re here. Have a great weekend everybody.
Explore Properties: www.gtrlc.org/recreation-events/preserve/ - #traversecity #fallcolorphotos ... See MoreSee Less
Friday October 16th, 2020 - 11:42 am
FROM Crystal Mountain --> It’s our final Fall Color Friday! We loved watching the leaves transform and hope you did too. 🍂
We’re still hosting Fall Color Chairlift Rides every Friday and Sunday through October. See the schedule below:
October 16: 2-6pm
October 23, 30: 4-6pm
October 18, 25: 11am – 3pm
Pay with cash at the Crystal Clipper chairlift or visit the Mountain Adventure Zone to purchase your tickets. - #crystalmountain #benzie #benziecounty #traversecity #fallcolorphotos ... See MoreSee Less
Austin Gohl
Chloe Castro
Tuesday October 13th, 2020 - 3:00 pm
FROM Ken Scott Photography --> Color Tour ... red barn
The Bufka Farm
part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
photo date/id: 20201010_850_8285 - #leelanau #traversecity #fallcolorphotosColor Tour ... red barn
The Bufka Farm
part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
photo date/id: 20201010_850_8285
My 'barn' album is here:
www.flickr.com/photos/kenscottphotography/albums/72157627343820288
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Tuesday October 13th, 2020 - 2:48 pm
FROM Crystal Mountain --> Get in one final round of golf before winter arrives. We will finish our golf season on Sunday, November 1. ⛳️
Book your tee time today at crystalmountain.com/teetime - #crystalmountain #benzie #benziecounty #traversecity #fallcolorphotos #fallgolfGet in one final round of golf before winter arrives. We will finish our golf season on Sunday, November 1. ⛳️
Book your tee time today at crystalmountain.com/teetime ... See MoreSee Less
Tuesday October 13th, 2020 - 11:24 am
FROM Traverse City Tourism --> Peak color is here in northern Michigan! If a fall tour is on your bucket list, now is the time to visit. The gorgeous reds, golds and oranges should last over the next week or two. Take a look at this week's color report for details... #traversecity #fallcolorphotos #fallcolorreports ... See MoreSee Less

Fall Color Report: Oct. 12 to Oct. 19
www.traversecity.com
The peak colors are here! The full spectrum of reds, oranges, and golds have landed on every tree in Traverse City.Monday October 12th, 2020 - 12:34 pm
FROM Ken Scott Photography --> Color Tour ... evening light
photo date/id: 20201011_850_8323 - #traversecity #fallcolorphotosColor Tour ... evening light
photo date/id: 20201011_850_8323
My 'road' album is here:
www.flickr.com/photos/kenscottphotography/albums/72157644215657365
(and yes, feel free to share) ... See MoreSee Less
Sunday October 11th, 2020 - 7:00 pm
FROM Hop Lot Brewing Co. in Suttons Bay --> Don’t forget to look up...
Beer garden is in it’s peak color 10.11.20 - #leelanau #traversecity #fallcolorphotos ... See MoreSee Less
Sunday October 11th, 2020 - 11:37 am
FROM Ken Scott Photography --> Color Tour ... Sleeping Bear Point
from Miller Hill
photo date/id: 20201010_850_8212
My 'color tour' album is here:
www.flickr.com/.../kensc.../albums/72157648991337782 - #leelanau #fallcolorphotos #traversecityColor Tour ... Sleeping Bear Point
from Miller Hill
photo date/id: 20201010_850_8212
My 'color tour' album is here:
www.flickr.com/photos/kenscottphotography/albums/72157648991337782
(and yes, feel free to share) ... See MoreSee Less
Saturday October 10th, 2020 - 12:09 pm
FROM Nugent Orchards in Benzie County --> Oh what a beautiful morning... - #benzie #benziecounty #traversecityOh what a beautiful morning. ... See MoreSee Less
Friday October 9th, 2020 - 6:26 pm
FROM Fishtown Leland --> There may not be a lot of them actively trying to jump the dam but the salmon are DEFINITELY in the river-and they’re BIG! ... #leelanau #traversecity ... See MoreSee Less
Fun fishtown
Friday October 9th, 2020 - 2:45 pm
FROM Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce in Leelanau County --> the hills are alive with color! ... - #leelanau #traversecity #fallcolorphotos ... See MoreSee Less
Friday October 9th, 2020 - 9:34 am
FROM Crystal Mountain --> Happy Fall Color Friday! Peak colors are just beginning to pop. A stunning weekend is ahead so be sure to view the colors while they last... - #crystalmountain #benzie #benziecounty #traversecity #fallcolorphotos ... See MoreSee Less
Hi so should we plan to traverse city Oct 10 (this week) or Oct 16 (next weekend ) for peak colors ?
Tuesday October 6th, 2020 - 7:02 pm
FROM Shanty Creek Resorts --> Approaching the peak... - #fallcolorphotos #shantycreek #antrimcounty #traversecityApproaching the peak.
#fall #fallcolors #chairliftrides #itsabeautifulday #shantycreek #schussmountain #wishyouwerehere #bellaireisfreshair ... See MoreSee Less
Traverse City Area Fall Color Photos – 2019 and earlier
Friday October 25th, 2019 - 9:19 pm
#fallcolorphotos #traversecityThe vineyard is a blaze of color. If you’ve never experienced Blustone in the fall, it’s time! ... See MoreSee Less
Friday October 25th, 2019 - 11:15 am
FROM Crystal Mountain --> It's our final weekend for fall fun! Hop on our Fall Chairlift Rides to soak in these beautiful leaves, get festive during Spooktacular Saturdays or get your adrenaline pumping on our Haunted Trail! #crystalmountain #benzie #benziecounty #traversecity ... See MoreSee Less
Friday October 25th, 2019 - 8:31 am
#traversecity ... See MoreSee Less
Thursday October 24th, 2019 - 9:04 pm
Fall color on the Leelanau Peninsula.... #fallcolorphotos #leelanau #traversecity ... See MoreSee Less
Thursday October 24th, 2019 - 8:18 am
Still some good fall color in the Traverse City area along shoreline routes such as the Old Mission Peninsula and the Leelanau Peninsula (M-22). Have a great weekend! #traversecity #fallcolorphotosWe have some beautiful colors on Old Mission Peninsula as we look live from our live Doppler 9&10 Skycam from Chateau Chantal! Many areas have seen leaves fall off of the trees but some spots are now peak! ... See MoreSee Less
Sunday October 20th, 2019 - 8:59 pm
#leelanau #traversecity #fallcolorphotosColors are really starting to pop here in #leelanaucounty #getoutside #upnorthmi Explore the beauty of the #sleepingbeardunes! Photo 📷 cred @leelanauvacationrentals ... See MoreSee Less
Sunday October 20th, 2019 - 12:50 pm
And another beautiful fall day in Northern Michigan. Here’s the view of the fall color around Elk Rapids and Kewadin. #fallcolorphotos #elkrapids #traversecity ... See MoreSee Less
Saturday October 19th, 2019 - 11:58 am
#crystalmountain #benzie #benziecounty #traversecity ... See MoreSee Less
Thursday October 17th, 2019 - 5:49 am
Fall color on the road to Leland in Leelanau County near Traverse City.... #fallcolorphotos #leelanau #traversecityOn the road to Leland🍁 ... See MoreSee Less
Leland is under water.
just gorgeous
Wednesday October 16th, 2019 - 9:36 am
Fall colors at Crystal Mountain in Benzie County... #fallcolorphotos #crystalmountain #benzie #benziecounty #traversecity ... See MoreSee Less
Wednesday October 16th, 2019 - 8:13 am
Fall color looking good on M-22 near Leland in Leelanau County.... #fallcolorphotos #leelanau #traversecityOne mile south of the Whaleback, a nice little tree tunnel on M-22. C’mon up and see it, and all the rest of beautiful Northern Michigan that is special in every season and in all types of weather. ... See MoreSee Less
Tuesday October 15th, 2019 - 7:43 pm
The fall color show is on in the Traverse City area... #fallcolorphotos #traversecity ... See MoreSee Less
Tuesday October 15th, 2019 - 2:08 pm
Looks like some nice fall color on the Old Mission Peninsula near Traverse City.... #fallcolorphotos #traversecityFall color update from the vineyard overlook 🍂
📸: October 14, 2019 ... See MoreSee Less
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Crystal Mountain – Benzie County Fall Color – October 19, 2016
A beautiful afternoon for a fall color tour in Benzie County. Here are some photos from Crystal Mountain and on the road in Benzie County. Fall colors are starting to peak. It should be a fantastic weekend for seeing the fall colors in Northern Michigan.
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Crystal Mountain – Benzie County Fall Color – October 19, 2016 Photo Gallery (Click on photos for captions & slideshow view)
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Photos from the Fall Color Season of 2015
October 22, 2015
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Leelanau County Michigan
Thursday October 22nd, 2015 - 10:42 pm
Ken Scott PhotographyColor Tour … Dechow Farm
along M22
Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear
more info about the farm:
www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/podechowfarm.htm%3Feid%3D92907%26root_aId%3D67
photo date/id: 20151022_3445pano ... See MoreSee Less
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October 14, 2015
We took a road trip around Benzie County and stopped at Crystal Mountain to check out the fall color. We found some great fall color with some areas getting close to peaking. There should be vivid, generally peak color this weekend for your color tour and conditions should start being past peak sometime next week.
Fall Color Tour – Crystal Mountain & Benzie County – October 14, 2015 Photo Gallery (Click on photos for captions & slideshow view)
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October 8, 2015
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Fall Color
Thursday October 1st, 2015 - 10:36 am
Tahquamenon Falls Riverboat Tours & the Famous Toonerville TrolleyFall color report. The fall colors are now 50% turned as of today October 1st. Just 2 trips remain on the schedule for the season Saturday October 3rd and Saturday October 10th. The trip on the 3rd is nearly filled so please contact us for reservations SOON if your interested in joining us. There is still room on the 10th. We are in the office Monday through Saturday 9 to 5 for your calls.906-876-2311 This is a shot of the riverboat at the dock above the falls. ... See MoreSee Less
That really sucks - the website says no more trips after Labor Day! We were wanting to go but our vacation was not scheduled until October so we didn't even try..........please update your website
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October 7, 2015
The 2015 fall color season is a little behind this year in Northern Lower Michigan, however, we are now seeing pockets of vivid early color along the interior routes of Northern Lower Michigan. There should be good early season color along these routes this weekend and we’d expect the colors to peak along the interior routes next week and into next weekend – October 10 & 11, 2015.
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October – 2014

Antrim County – October 13, 2014
Fantastic weekend for fall color touring in Northern Michigan. Hope everyone was able to get out to enjoy the sunshine and beautiful fall colors..
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Traverse City – October 9, 2014
Fall color near the High Roll Away, south of Traverse City – October 9, 2014
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