Here Are The Best Times And Places To View Oregon's Fall Foliage In 2023
By Will Suphan|Published September 06, 2023
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Will has been living in Arizona off and on for 30+ years in the Phoenix Metro and Tucson areas. He has traveled all over the state as well as having lived all over the Southwest. He's been writing for OnlyInYourState for one year and has previously written for Digital Journal. Will has a passion for travel and writing and combining the two is what he loves most. He loves solo international travel and has been to Thailand, France, Japan, and Cambodia.
It’s becoming the time of year when pumpkins and squash are harvested, ciders are brewed, and the leaves turn from green into a beautiful array of gold, orange, and rust, making the landscape look like a painting. I know I’m ready to get out there and see all the natural beauty during fall in Oregon, but exactly when do leaves change color in Oregon? Thankfully, There’s a handy Oregon Fall Foliage Map for 2023 by our friends at SmokyMountains.com so nature lovers know when and where to go to see these lovely colors.
The Fall Foliage Prediction Map is a handy online tool showing where and when fall colors will come into full display all over the United States. In 2023, peak fall foliage in Oregon will start in the northern part of the state around October 6 and continue until the end of October, when the eastern portion of the state will peak.
For an especially stunning display of fall colors, head to the Portland Japanese Garden in mid-October to see its famous tree, which will be bursting with color and is utterly breathtaking to behold.
During the same time, take a quick drive to Multnomah Falls where the rushing waterfall is framed by gold and orange trees. Head to the bridge to take in the splendor of the Columbia River Gorge.
During the last week in October, head east to Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area where you’ll see the colorful deciduous trees intermingled with the evergreen conifers. You’ll also be able to see a part of Oregon Trail history!
Old Oregon Trail Highway, Old Oregon Trail Hwy, Meacham, OR 97859, USA
In early November, catch the last of Oregon’s fall colors in beautiful Bend. The town’s parks are wonderful places for viewing foliage and the colorful trees really pop in contrast with the evergreen trees.
As you can see, Oregon is the perfect place to be during autumn. If you’ve been asking, “When do leaves change color in Oregon?”, you now have the answer! Get ready to pack up the car for a road tripto see the vibrant fall colors in Oregon.
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