In the Keweenaw Peninsula, fall colors are gradually appearing as the region’s sugar maples are popping and the birches are leaning more gold than green, with peak color expected October 6-12. There are many pops of color along roadways and some interior transitions to gold are just beginning – perfect to start planning your Upper Peninsula road trip. Go on a lovely fall drive to Bete Gris Beach near Mount Bohemia, or stop for a fall color ride from a new vantage point on the mountain’s chairlift (September 20 – October 13). Head south to Agate Beach near Toivola, where the southern Copper Country is gaining heavier fall color than the northern peninsula.

Enjoy the crisp autumn air and a rugged landscape along the Keweenaw Peninsula’s incredible trail network for hiking, biking and ATV riding. Experience rich history during your hike at Quincy Mine’s Dry House Ruins to see the new art installations commissioned by Keweenaw National Historic Park. If you have a more relaxing trip in mind, visit a pumpkin patch for cider and the season’s harvest. There are also a variety of autumnal festivals to celebrate the season, like the annual Plaidurday and Brew Street in Houghton (October 4) where attendees will try to break the world record for most plaid worn in one photo.

In Marquette, located on the shores of Lake Superior with an abundance of outdoor adventure, the west end of the county is showing more color change with pops of red. The shoreline is still quite green with peak color expected October 13-19. Hit the trails for incredible hiking and biking, take a scenic drive or paddle the area's inland waters. Upcoming seasonal festivities include the Fall Phantasm: Journey Through the Underworld (October 5), Lake Superior Performance Rally (October 11-12) and the Fresh Coast Film Festival (October 17-20).

Further east near the iconic Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on Lake Superior, Munising is reporting that soft maples are turning quickly while other trees are changing gradually. The recent cooling down of the region has really got the color moving, with peak color expected October 13-19.

If you’re planning a fall getaway to Munising, you can take an exhilarating bike ride on the MBTN Mountain Bike Trails through the Hiawatha National Forest. For a memorable and scenic fall color tour, take a Glass Bottom Boat Tour or Riptide Ride to view the incredible fall color on Grand Island. Or, take a Pictured Rocks Boat Tour to see the cliffs and color all in one trip. If you prefer to explore the lakeshore on foot to see the cliffs, hike the Chapel Loop for stunning views and color!

On timeless Mackinac Island, the trees are still mostly green with some areas beginning to turn. Expected peak color for the island is October 13-19. Now is the time to plan your autumn getaway of horse-drawn carriage tours through the state park, seeing amazing fall color and views, 70 miles of hiking and biking trails, seasonal food and beverage flavors, fall shopping and discounts for visitors. If you’re feeling festive, Halloween Weekend on Mackinac Island (October 25-27) includes downtown trick-or-treating, the Great Turtle Trail Run, adult costume parties and live music.

In the eastern UP, the historic town of Sault Ste. Marie is starting to see some changes with peak color expected October 6-12. Find even more things to do and fall color forecasts to plan your trip to the Upper Peninsula here.

Photo: Mackinac Island, courtesy of Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau

On the shores of Lake Huron in the northeast Lower Peninsula, Cheboygan is reporting splashes of color on the area’s maple and oak trees. Take it slow with a fall color tour, explore a farmers’ market or enjoy the harvests of the season by going Dahlia picking at Harvest Thyme Farms or picking pumpkins and apples at Golden River Orchards. Celebrate the season in Cheboygan with special events like the Harvest Festival at Aloha State Park (October 4-6), Tractors & Treats Fall Festival (October 11-12) and Ghoul's Gambit & Poker Run (October 12).

To the west on Lake Michigan, the Petoskey Area’s fall color is popping little by little with oranges, reds and yellows. There are countless scenic drives, like the famous Tunnel of Trees where you have beautiful leaves and views of Lake Michigan from picturesque bluffs. The air is crisp and not yet frigid, making it a special time to visit local farms for hot apple cider and to go wine tasting in the Petoskey Wine Region – or take a scenic chairlift ride to marvel at fall color from above. Events this weekend that celebrate the season include the Boyne City Harvest Festival (September 28) in Downtown Boyne City, Colors by the Lake Art & Craft Show in Walloon Lake (September 28) and Fall Fest at Pond Hill Farm (every weekend through October 29).

In the Manistee area along Lake Michigan, it's still early for autumnal colors on the inland and coastal routes. You'll see mostly green, with a few leaves starting to turn at the tops of trees. Manistee has two fall color driving tours – inland and coastal – with many activities to experience along the way. You can drive up M-22 and M-55, hike the North Country Trail, fish the Big Manistee River, take a bike ride on the Big-M, stroll the Manistee Riverwalk and enjoy some crafted beverages at Northern Natural in Kaleva and Iron Fish Distillery in Thompsonville. Plan your itinerary around the annual Manistee Fall Festival(October 26) to round out your trip and make even more memories this season.

Directly east on the edges of the Huron Manistee National Forest, Cadillac’s fall color is expected to hold steady and the area expects to see more change as the weather cools. Plan an autumnal getaway of fishing, paddling, biking, hiking and ORV riding, all of which offer great views of the area’s waterways and colorful forests. Don’t miss Cadillac's Craft Beer Festival this weekend (September 28), which includes the Craft Beer Hustle 5K, and the upcoming Jeep Fall Color Tour Fun Run (October 11-13).

In Gaylord, located in the heart of the northern Lower Peninsula, fall is just getting started. However, there is plenty to experience outdoors all season long like scenic drives, hiking, biking or some of the best golf that Michigan has to offer.

Photo: Petoskey, courtesy of Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau

Experience the fall season in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, where reds and oranges are beginning to paint the tops of the trees. Explore the fall-tinted treetops on the nation's longest, accessible canopy walk at Dow Gardens in Midland. Or, if you prefer a relaxing ride along the water to view the autumn foliage, take a ride with Johnny Panther Quests in Saginaw. Sample quintessential fall flavors like cider and doughnuts while soaking up fall color at the region’s orchards and cider mills, including Bayne's Apple Valley Farm and Leaman's Green Applebarn in Freeland. Make memories with the whole family by visiting a petting farm or wandering through a corn maze and pumpkin patch at Johnson's Pumpkin Farm in Saginaw and Grandma's Pumpkin Patch in Midland. If it’s festivities you’re looking for, attend the Fall Harvest Festival at Chippewa Nature Center in Midland (October 5).

Experience Michigan’s Little Bavaria in Frankenmuth, also in the Great Lakes Bay Region, where the trees are changing with hints of vibrant reds, oranges and yellows. While there is still plenty of color change to come, it’s the perfect time to craft your itinerary with a visit to the Frankenmuth Corn Maze and Grandpa Tiny's Farm for fun fall farm activities. Or, take a relaxing horse and carriage ride downtown with Fantasy Carriage Company, or book a tour on the Golden Ticket Trolley. Visitors can also enjoy a fall boat ride on the Cass River with the Frankenmuth FunShips or the Bavarian Belle. Complete your getaway with spectacular seasonal events that include the Frankenmuth Fire Arts Festival (September 27-28), Michigan's Big Country Fest (October 4-5) and Scarecrow Fest (October 19- 20 & 26-27). Learn more about enjoying fall in Frankenmuth here.

On the west side of the Lower Peninsula, get a little slice of Michigan’s Dutch heritage in Holland – where the locust trees are beginning to turn gold. Here visitors can enjoy the fall color season by hiking and biking the area’s trails or attending a variety of events like Holland Fall Fest (October 4-5), Holland Fire Truck Parade (October 4) and the Holland Farmers Market (Wednesdays & Saturdays).

Further north near Lake Michigan visitors can experience the charm of the White Lake Area, where fall color is beginning to appear. Here you can enjoy incredible hiking and biking along scenic trails, or paddle White Lake and the surrounding waterways. Complete your getaway with a self-guided fall color tour between the White Lake Depot and Muskegon Depot, or celebrate with the locals at Pumpkinfest (October 12) in downtown Montague.

Just a half-hour north, Silver Lake is home to the famous Silver Lake State Park on Lake Michigan. Explore nearly three miles of shoreline and 2,000 acres of stunning freshwater sand dunes this fall to create unforgettable moments with the whole family.

Photo: Frankenmuth, courtesy of Frankenmuth Chamber and CVB

Ready to find some pretty fall color options in Michigan’s capital region? Visit Uncle John's Cider Mill just north of Lansing in St. Johns where visitors can explore u-pick apple orchards, fields of pumpkins ready for choosing, corn mazes, kids' activities and barns filled with apple cider pressing, donuts to taste and anything made from apples to buy. In East Lansing, stroll one of the largest college campuses in the country at Michigan State University. While the colors students and residents cheer on campus are generally “green” and “white,” fall is when the college’s foliage is immersed in shades of golds, reds, vibrant yellows and oranges. The crisp autumn air is perfect for kayaking with River Town Adventures and walking or biking the 20+ mile Lansing River Trail. Take in the fall color on more scenic trails along both the Grand and Red Cedar Rivers. From the iconic Old Town Lansing north of downtown to Michigan State University, this is a unique way to see fall’s majesty in the city.

Complete your Lansing area itinerary with one of the region’s spectacular seasonal events that are packed with flavor and autumnal offerings, like the Lansing Olive Burger Festival (October 5), Fenner Nature Center's Apple Butter Festival (October 19-20) and Potter Park Zoo's Boo at the Zoo (October 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27).

With a name like Ann Arbor, there’s no doubt that visitors will be able to experience incredible fall color in this artsy college town. Ann Arbor's city parks, trails and green spaces are coming alive with brilliant hues of red, orange and gold. Take a leisurely walk through Nichols Arboretum, where you’ll be surrounded by towering trees showcasing their fall glory, or explore the scenic Huron River with a peaceful canoe ride, framed by colorful foliage. The Waterloo Recreation Area and Hudson Mills Metropark offer trails where you can immerse yourself in the season’s beauty, or stop by the Matthaei Botanical Gardens for a peaceful stroll through their seasonal displays. Ann Arbor is also a gateway to some of Michigan’s most stunning fall drives. Cruise along Huron River Drive or take a short trip to nearby Dexter and Chelsea for sweeping views of the countryside painted in autumn colors.

For autumnal fun for the whole family, stop by Wiard's Orchard Country Fair for an old west wagon ride, corn maze, petting farm, U-pick apples and pumpkins, fresh donuts and cider. Visit the Dexter Cider Mill, the longest continuously operating Cider Mill in Michigan, family owned and operated since 1886. Sample a variety of local Michigan apples used to create their own cider in a beautiful natural setting along the Huron River. For more festivities, check out nearby Ypsilanti for some incredible October events!

On the shores of Lake Erie south of Detroit, Monroe is starting to see yellows and light oranges pop through on trees. Find scenic and peaceful hiking along the water at Sterling State Park or visit one of the many local farms and orchards. Upcoming fall events include the River Raisin Renaissance Faire Harvest of Splendor (October 4-6), Dundee’s Pumpkin Palooza (October 5) and Whiteford Fall Festival (October 5).

West of Monroe, Lenawee County is reporting yellows and some light orange peeking through in the area’s trees. Take a fall color tour aboard the Southern Michigan Railroad or view the fall colors from the treetops along the Canopy Walk at Hidden Lake Gardens. Autumnal festivities can be found at the Clinton Fall Festival (September 27-29), Appleumpkin Festival in downtown Tecumseh (October 12-13) and Hidden Lake Gardens Fall Foliage Festival (October 19).

On the shores of Lake Michigan, the artsy town of Saugatuck is reporting mostly green with a few pepperings of red and orange. Visitors can go apple picking and explore a corn maze at Crane Orchard, hike Saugatuck Dunes State Park and take in the fall colors on a memorable Saugatuck Dune Ride.

Photo: Uncle John's Cider Mill, courtesy of Andrew Schmidt