Saturday, August 10, 2024 West Virginia Department of Tourism has unveiled its annual fall foliage projection map in anticipation of the rapidly approaching autumn season. Developed in collaboration with the West Virginia Division of Forestry, the map offers estimates on when fall colors are expected to appear throughout the Mountain State, aiding travelers in planning their fall getaways. Governor Jim Justice highlighted the foliage projection and the upcoming fall season during his weekly administration update briefing.
“West Virginia is blessed with four incredible seasons, and fall is when we truly shine,” Gov. Justice said . “There is something magical about watching the leaves change to the most beautiful, vivid colors you’ve ever seen.
We have so much goodness happening during the season, so start planning your trips now because you don’t want to miss out on the breathtaking scenes around Almost Heaven.” Starting in mid-September, the Department of Tourism will begin providing weekly fall foliage updates, featuring real-time color reports and a curated list of the week’s most Instagrammable fall scenes. This list will help travelers discover the state’s top spots for prime leaf-viewing experiences.
“There’s still a few weeks of summer left to enjoy, but it’s never too early to start planning an autumn trip to experience West Virginia’s stunning fall colors,” said West Virginia Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby . ”I’m looking forward to our ro.