Anthocyanin is a water soluble pigment that gives red, purple and blue colors to a variety of flowers, fruits and root vegetables, including cranberries, apples, blueberries and cherries.

Central Wisconsin follows a week after that, and southern Wisconsin colors usually are at peak in mid-October. So you can generally see fall colors in Wisconsin from mid-September through October.

Located in Northwestern Wisconsin, Red Cedar River is a great destination if you prefer to see fall colors by water in kayak or canoe. There are several towns along the river that offer canoes ...

MADISON, Wis. - As the treetops transform into the rich hues of a setting sun, Travel Wisconsin's Fall Color Report reveals where, when and how to make the most out of the beautiful, but brief ...

Leaves changing color in the fall is driven largely by seasonal weather patterns. Cool temperatures overnight, but warm temperatures during the day, are ideal for leaves to turn a vibrant red.

As of Oct. 3, fall foliage in Wisconsin is moving closer to peak color in some northern locations, including Land O' Lakes, Merrill and Rhinelander.

"Generally, Southeastern Wisconsin peaks in late October. A dry and not windy October is really beneficial for great color," says Baden. "We shall see." To further assess how to catch blazing red ...

As the autumn season officially kicks off, Travel Wisconsin is reminding leaf-peepers to peep their online Fall Color Report. As the autumn season officially kicks off, Travel Wisconsin is ...

Fall colors cover the trees as the leaves change colors near the Pine Lake in Oma, in Iron County, Wisconsin on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. - Mike De Sisti / The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ...