Natural History Wanderings

Visit CedarCity  has the following fall foliage report for Southern Utah. Go to site to see photos:

High Elevation – Alpine -Brian Head, Cedar Breaks and Panguitch Lake
Percent of Change:  LOW
Color Report: Reports are coming in that in the higher elevations the leaves are changing, and predicting that the weekend of the 16th will make for a stunning drive and if the temperatures continue to gradually cool the color should peak around the 23rd. Please continue to check back as the report will be updated as the leaves continue to change. Colors generally begin to appear mid to late September.

Mid Elevation – Sub-Alpin -Parowan Canyon and Cedar Canyon Area
Percent of Change: LOW
Color Report: Leaf experts are reporting that a the leaves in the mid elevation are starting to show minimal change with a few golden yellows as well as oranges and reds along Right Hand Canyon Road. Continue checking back for updates.

Low Elevation – High Valley -Cedar City and Kolob Canyons Area
Percent of Change: LOW
Color Report: The leaves in the lower elevations tend to start changing colors around mid to late October. Be sure to check in often to check the status of our golden yellows, bright oranges and fiery reds as the temperatures cool and the leaves change.