Maine - colors in the northernmost counties (zones 6 & 7 on the Maine Foliage color map) have shifted from "low" to "high" within five days. It almost always happens quickly!
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New Hampshire - Colors are changing in the northernmost counties of the state but are not at their peak just yet. Frosts contributed to some fairly rapid changes, however. Color is estimated to be at about 30% over a larger area, up from the "small pockets of color" of last week.
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Vermont - See my other post about being in a holding pattern, but: "...foliage is moving into mid-stage color in the higher elevations with varying shades of orange, russet, yellow and red. Red maples located in moist low-lying areas are close to peak color, and ash trees are beginning to turn purple-yellow."
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Raking it all in: I'm planning to head up to Aroostook County in a few days to do the St. John River Valley loop drive, something I've always wanted to do. I'll drive north on Route 1 (out of Houlton) to Caribou, Van Buren, Madawaska and Fort Kent before pointing my Toyota south on Rt. 11 to head back to Brewer. And I'll stop at Baxter State Park on the way back, naturally! The colors in Baxter aren't at their prime yet but I can't pass Millinocket and not turn west for a detour. Moose watching is something I like to do whether the leaves have turned or not.
PS - Speaking of moose, The Cozy Moose has posted some fall color tips for the Moosehead Lake region, which is nice at any time of the year. Also, some of these Aroostook-based webcams give you at least a small preview of what's happening up there.
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