Central Virginia is experiencing vibrant fall colors this week as trees change due to the breakdown of chlorophyll. At High Bridge State Park, peak foliage has been observed, with the recent light rain enhancing the colors. The weather has been pleasant, and with clearer skies predicted for the weekend, it's a great time to enjoy the autumn scenery. Holliday Lake State Park is showcasing deep reds, dusty golds and russet hues, with leaves forming colorful carpets along the hiking trails. James River State Park is at its peak, displaying a stunning mix of reds, oranges and yellows. Although Pocahontas State Park's colors aren't as vibrant this year, hints of yellow and orange can be found among the maple and poplar trees. Visitors should stay on the trails, as the fallen leaves offer good camouflage for eastern copperheads. Meanwhile, Powhatan State Park is bursting with peak autumn colors in reds, oranges and yellows, particularly among sweetgums, oaks and hickories. Lastly, at Twin Lakes State Park, color changes are becoming more pronounced, with diminishing green visible day by day.
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Colors are popping this week at Bear Creek Lake State Park as most of the trees have started changing color as the chlorophyll cells continue to break down.
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Vibrant shades of red, yellow and orange can be seen throughout the park. It's a colorful and beautiful sight that you won't want to miss.
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More trees are preparing for fall, enhancing the reds and yellows in the park.
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Maples and hickories have begun their colorful transition to fall at Bear Creek Lake State Park, adding to the hints of red and yellow that are already visible throughout the forest.
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There hasn't been much change in the trees at Bear Creek Lake State Park since last week. Although many mushrooms have been appearing due to the rain, some asters have begun to bloom.
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The landscape at High Bridge Trail State Park is primarily green, but some tree species are starting to change color. Sassafras is showing reds and oranges. Sweet gums are turning multiple colors on individual trees, and walnuts and hickories are showing patchy yellows and golds, respectively.
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郁金香杨树已经开始向秋季过渡，整个森林都能看到黄色的影子，树叶也开始飘落。随着一些山茱萸树开始变色，还能看到红色的暗示。
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The foliage at High Bridge State Park is currently at its peak color, which, as expected, is a bit earlier than in previous years. Last Saturday, the colors appeared somewhat faded. Light rain has really brought the color out on our deciduous trees and vines, and it looks like we are now in peak color. We have had excellent weather, and the skies are predicted to clear up by this coming weekend. We are beginning to see more leaves falling to the ground. Now is the perfect time to enjoy the fall colors in our park.
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Overall, the woods are now saturated with fall color, with hickories nearly completely gold. Even the oaks are starting to turn. Some trees are already barren for the Winter from the dry conditions and high winds. As predicted, we are entering peak color now, which is early for us. Usually, our peak color for most showy species in Southside Virginia coincides with the week of Halloween, followed by the oaks showing their muted color into November.
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About 50 percent of trees are showing fall color now. Dogwoods are now an attractive deep red, as well as all of the Virginia creeper vines. Hickories are about half gold and half green. Even the poison ivy leaves are changing to an attractive bright yellow. It might take an ocean of calamine lotion if you mess around with it, so look but don't touch.
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The landscape at High Bridge Trail State Park is primarily green, but some tree species are starting to change color. Sassafras is showing reds and oranges. Sweet gums are turning multiple colors on individual trees, and walnuts and hickories are showing patchy yellows and golds, respectively.
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The foliage in Holliday Lake State Park is shifting to deep reds, dusty gold and russet hues. More leaves are falling, creating a colorful carpet along the hiking trails.
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The reds are really popping right now, and the drive into the park on State Park Road is stunning.
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This week the foliage colors have really popped, with deep reds, pinks, and orange showing all along the lake shore and the roads.
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We're seeing a little more yellow along the lakeshore, and the dogwood trees are deepening to dark red.
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Most of the trees are still holding onto their green leaves, except for the nut trees that drop their leaves early at Holliday Lake State Park. The best foliage is still found in the dogwood, locust and maple trees. Fall wildflowers are still blooming near the water.
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The dogwoods, maples, sassafras and sumac trees are displaying colors, primarily shades of pink and red, with some hints of yellow at Holliday Lake State Park. Meanwhile, the walnut and hazelnut trees are shedding their leaves and nuts, offering an easy feast for the park's squirrels. On clear autumn days, the lake reflects the beautiful colors of the surrounding foliage like a mirror.
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We have reached peak fall foliage at James River State Park! The park is filled with a beautiful array of reds, oranges and yellows.
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We are nearing peak fall foliage, showcasing a stunning array of yellows, oranges and reds on both the trees and along the trails, where fallen leaves lie scattered.
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James River continues to see more tree foliage shift to orange, yellow and red. The dogwood trees around the park are particularly stunning this week with orange-red leaves and bright red berries.
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Muted colors are popping up in the hills and along the trails at James River State Park.You can see trees of various species, such as tulip poplar and red maple, which have started to change color.
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We have not yet observed a significant increase in the red, orange and yellow hues of leaves at James River State Park. However, the leaves are starting to fade from their deep green summer color. In the park, we are noticing more fallen leaves as we experience the earliest signs of color change.
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我们刚刚开始看到山间的一抹色彩。零星的树木已经染上了尘土的红色。
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Although the weather at Pocahontas State Park has been somewhat dull, the leaves are starting to change. Most of the leaves in our pictures are brown; however, visitors will also find bright yellow and orange hues among the park's maple and poplar trees. While the colors may not be as vibrant as in previous years, the leaves will still provide good camouflage for the park's eastern copperheads, which can be difficult to spot among the leaf litter. Please remember to stay on the trails!
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Cooler temperatures with drier air have resulted in some changes around the park. Walking down the Spillway trail, visitors will notice our Hickory trees turning bronze as the chill autumn winds finally find their way to Chesterfield County. Sitting behind the CCC Museum or at one of our benches overlooking Beaver Lake provides an enchanting view of the Oak leaves making their way down to the soil on the chill breeze. Box Turtles will be happy for this new leaf litter, which will provide cover for them as they brumate in the Winter.
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This fall, the colors have been slow to arrive. Mild temperatures and frequent rain have kept many trees green longer than usual, delaying the vibrant reds and golds we typically see this time of year. If you're checking out the color from the bench at the Overlook, you'll have better views if you turn around. Although most of us enjoy the typical oranges and yellows of fall, don't miss the greens and purples of the American beautyberry, a vital fall food source for deer and birds.
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At Pocahontas State Park, the continued warm weather has kept many green leaves on the trees; however, park staff and visitors are still seeing a lot of wildlife, especially snakes and turtles. Closer to Beaver Lake, you'll notice a change in color as the aquatic vegetation dies back (scientists call this process "senescence").
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As we enter the first full week of fall, it still looks (and feels) like we're in the tail end of summer. High temperatures and rainy days mean not much has changed for most of our trees at Pocahontas State Park, particularly along the Beaver Lake Overlook. Soon, the oaks will turn a deep red, but for now, a few yellowed leaves from the tulip poplar litter the ground, while the anthocyanins found in the leaves of the black gum display a brilliant shade of red.
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从海狸湖俯瞰远方，您会发现自昨天（秋分）以来变化不大，但这种情况不会持续太久。不久之后，橡树、山毛榉和其他硬木将为平民保护团（CCC）建造的湖泊镶上鲜艳的橙色、红色和黄色。在返回停车场的路上，您会发现 CCC 博物馆周围也有类似的颜色。一路上小心脚下。微小的、伪装的消费者（蟾蜍）和分解者（蛞蝓）正在帮助大自然母亲从一个季节过渡到下一个季节，这也是一个很好的提醒，让我们离开树叶，让它们做自己的工作。
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Peak autumn colors have arrived at Powhatan State Park: reds, oranges and yellows dominate the landscape. The sweetgums, oaks and hickories maintain their stunning hues, while the maples are beginning to stand out as well.
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The fall colors may not be the most spectacular we've ever seen, but some trees are certainly putting on a great show. The bright yellows of the hickories are particularly striking, and the sweetgums are a delightful shade of purple. Oaks and maples are just beginning to show hints of color at the tips of their branches, and they should look lovely in a few days.
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Leaves have finally hit their tipping point, and noticeable color is starting to pepper the tree banks. Hickories provide a backdrop of crunchy yellow, while sassafras and dogwoods bring lovely reds to the understory. The maples have yet to get their best, but by next week, they should be show-stoppers.
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The yellow haze of goldenrod is beginning to fade in the fields, and while most of the trees have yet to display their most ostentatious hues, a few are beginning to put on a show. The sweetgums have brought out their deep purples; the dogwoods and sumacs are taking the hint as well, showing off a bit of scarlet. Greens and browns are still the most abundant colors, but there are definite signs that that won't be true for long.
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在公园周围的草地上，金丝草、冠髯草和翼茎草的花朵绽放出一片明黄色的海洋。森林边缘高大的橡树树冠开始在依然生机勃勃的绿叶中变成铜色。
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Color changes are beginning to emerge along the Dan River side of Staunton River State Park, while the greens of late summer still cling to the Staunton River side of the park.
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The color changes around Twin Lakes State Park are intensifying! While there is still much green visible, it is diminishing day by day.
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The leaves are beginning to turn vibrant colors this week at Twin Lakes State Park. Around the lakes, you can see splashes of red, yellow, and orange mixed with the greenery.
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红黄相间的鲜艳色彩在公园里悄然绽放，初露秋意。
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