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It's October!

So fuel up the car and the load up the camera -- for one of the best times of year to visit the Iowa countryside.

Peak times for fall foliage viewing are usually anywhere from early-to-mid-October. That's when the season puts on its best show with the reds of maples and elms, or the vivid yellows and purples of native ash trees, resulting in in a riot of color throughout the state.

Peak Times : October

IA Fall Foliage Hotline : 515-233-4110 (Forestry Bureau)

Suggested Viewing :

•  Great River Road

•  River Bluffs Scenic Byway

•  Loess Hills State Forest
  
  Live Fall Foliage Webcams :

•  Iowa State University Webcams

•  Okoboji Webcam

More about Iowa fall color around the Web:

Iowa Autumn Leaves & Fall Color - Check out this expert report from Iowa's Department of Natural Resources on the role that planet chemistry & weather play in peak fall foliage times, plus a leaf identificaiton guide, related resources.

Iowa Fall Color Report - Here's the official state travel site with information on tons to do during peak season, including updates and reports, driving tours, and related events.

Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation - Information on dozens of nature trails throughout the state with maps & descriptions.

One Fall Swoop - Fall Colors in northeast Iowa from Lansing to Dubuque - As fall color season draws near find out what's happening in the way of fall foliage, festivites, and autumn events all over the region with photos, related resources and contact info.

also see ->Christmas in Iowa | Iowa State Fair