Natural History Wanderings

Coconino National Forest  reports

Mogollon Rim Ranger District Fall Color Update: October 7, 2015Reports from the Rim are that leaves are turning brown and falling, and color is lackluster.

Flagstaff Ranger Distict Fall Color Update: October 5, 2015 The upper reaches of Mt. Elden were reaching their peak earlier last week, and color is currently creeping down the eastern face, particularly in the drainage northeast of the lookout tower. On the Peaks, Lockett Meadow, Inner Basin, and the north side of the Peaks color continues as some trees drop their leaves as others are just reaching their peak. Kendrick Peak also has a lot of color on it. Many areas around the San Francisco Peaks area are at their peak, and overall 50% to 70% of the trees have turned significantly Over the next week and through the weekend the area should continue to be in full color.

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