Natural History Wanderings

Scenic Southern Utah reports

High Elevation – Alpine Brian Head, Cedar Breaks and Panguitch Lake
Percent of Change:PAST PEAK
Color Report:Reports are coming in that the majority of the leaves in the high elevation are gone.

Mid Elevation – Sub-Alpine Parowan Canyon and Cedar Canyon
Percent of Change: PEAK
Color Report:Leaf watchers are reporting that anyone looking for fall colors the mid elevation is a do not miss. The leaves in the mid elevation are mostly changes with just a small amount of green scattered throughout, this is making the drive up Hwy 14 as far as mile marker 17 as well as National Scenic Byway 143 from Parowan to Brian Head extremely beautiful with lots of golden yellows, vibrant oranges and reds sprinkled throughout the drive.

Parowan Library Low Elevation – High Valley Cedar City and Kolob Canyons Area
Percent of Change: LOW

Color Report: Reports are predicting that the leaves in low elevations will start changing mid to late October

See photos at Fall Color Report | Scenic Southern Utah.