Fall color is deepening in the southern end of the Keweenaw Peninsula and peak color for the region is expected October 13-19. Visitors on M-26 will see more developed color in Painesdale and Toivola areas as they drive up from the western end of the Upper Peninsula. If you’re heading north across the Lift Bridge, you can view a beautiful mix of autumnal color and deep green.

The weather has been lovely and mild so far. Temperatures are finally feeling more fall-like, and next week will be in the mid to high 60s – which is perfect flannel and light jacket weather! Experience fall at farms around the Keweenaw, like pumpkin picking and tasting cider and donuts at Zwart Farms in Calumet! Take a scenic drive or visit a waterfall to enjoy color along the roadway, and enjoy an adult beverage in the LoHo Social District at the Houghton Waterfront Pier. More seasonal experiences and celebrations in the Keweenaw can be found at Fall Color Tours at Mont Ripley Ski Area (October 5, 6, 12 and 13), the Palosaari Corn Maze (October 5, 6, 12 and 13) and the Heart the Heartlands ATV Slow Ride (October 12).

In L’Anse, where the Keweenaw meets the western Upper Peninsula, join in on the Halloween fun at Boo on the Bay (October 11).

Fall color on the west end of Marquette County is getting very vibrant with beautiful red, orange and yellow hues painting the landscape. The Lake Superior shoreline is slowly following suit, with peak color expected October 6-12. Visitors can experience autumn’s splendor by hiking, biking, taking scenic drives and paddling Marquette’s waters. Add one of the area’s annual events to your itinerary like Fall Phantasm: Journey through the Underworld (October 5), Lake Superior Performance Rally (October 11-13) and the Fresh Coast Film Festival (October 17-20).

Munising is currently seeing more pops of fall color inland and along Highway 13 and I-94. Peak fall color is expected October 13-19 and visitors can experience the season outdoors with a hike at Valley Spur or a scenic drive along the Highway 13 corridor.

The next two weekends are forecasted to bring beautiful scenery to Sault Ste. Marie. It’s an excellent time to visit as the area begins to enter peak fall colors October 13-19. Check out fall color tours in the area so you can experience the beauty of the season in Sault Ste. Marie.

Mackinac Island is still mostly green with little spots of color starting to show, and peak color is expected October 20-26. While the shore is heavily populated by evergreens, up above the bluffs is where hardwoods dominate and you will soon discover unrivaled fall color for memorable leaf-peeping. “You can still get nice color along the shore, but if you really want to be surrounded by the colors of fall then head up to the trails in the middle of the island,” said Kyle Bagnall, park naturalist with Mackinac State Historic Parks. “It’s kind of like a scavenger hunt: Go to the island and explore. You’ll find certain spots that take your breath away.”

Enjoy the fall season with horse-drawn carriage tours or hiking and biking the 70+ miles of trails throughout the island. Taste and drink seasonal flavors at various bars and restaurants. Get festive at Mackinac Island’s Halloween Weekend (October 25-27) and Great Turtle Trail Run (October 26), which includes downtown trick-or-treating and adult costume parties and live music. The Grand Hotel haunted trail and maze is also coming soon.

Find even more things to do and fall color forecasts to plan your trip to the Upper Peninsula here.

Photo: Marquette, courtesy of Pure Michigan

Traverse City is seeing occasional pops of color with mostly reds and yellows, but the predominant color is still green with peak color expected around October 13-19. Visitors can take a colorful scenic drive along M-22 in Leelanau and Benzie counties, or take a drive with fantastic views on Old Mission Peninsula. The Pierce Stocking Drive at Sleeping Bear Dunes is also always popular, with expansive views over Lake Michigan. The whole family can take part in the fall harvest with fun on the farm at Jacob's Farm Corn Maze and Myrtle & Maude's Farm Market. It's also a good time of year to visit one of several alpaca farms in the region, including Cotton Creek Farms, Rainbow Valley Family Farm or Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm.

Complete your Traverse City area itinerary with a fall event like Frankfort Beer Week (now until October 5), Downtown Traverse City Halloween Walk (October 26) and Traverse City Beer Week (November 8-16).

The Petoskey Area is reporting splashes of orange and yellow colors with peak color expected October 13-19. Changes in the trees can be found throughout downtown Petoskey and Harbor Springs, with colors appearing along the Bear River in Petoskey as well. Walk along the Bear River Trail, hike Avalanche Mountain Preserve in Boyne City and take a scenic chairlift ride or go on a zipline adventure at Boyne Mountain Resort and The Highlands in Harbor Springs. Add an event to your trip this weekend to experience more fall festivities like the Nub’s Nob Open House (October 5), 15th Annual Skitoberfest at Boyne Mountain (October 5) Haunted Halloween Weekend at Camp Petosega (October 5)

In nearby Charlevoix, peak fall color is expected October 6-12. Visitors can enjoy fall’s splendor in the area along the waters of Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix.

On the shores of Lake Huron, Rogers City is seeing some changes with some red maples and yellow oaks already turned beautifully for the fall season. Most trees in the area are just starting to turn or will be beautiful next week, so it’s the perfect time to plan your fall trip to the area. Visit Knaebe's Apple Farm & Ciderworks – recently listed as the #5 apple orchard in the nation according to USA Today – for family fun, fired pizzas and ciders (non-alcoholic and hard). Test your skills at Moltke Maize Maze, where there are different challenges for all age groups. For a serene fall color experience just west of Rogers City, take a trip to Ocqueoc Falls, the only public waterfalls in the Lower Peninsula. The site is fully wheelchair accessible and has a beautiful tree-lined path to enjoy all of fall’s beauty.

Visitors can also find unique shopping in quaint downtown shops for souvenirs and to get ahead on the gift-giving season. Plan your trip around the Fall Art Walk on Main Street (October 11) where you can walk along the street, admire the work of the different artists and explore the local shops offering fall treats.

In the heart of the northern Lower Peninsula, Gaylord is reporting more fall color that visitors can enjoy by hiking, biking and rafting. If you prefer to explore downtown, discover Gaylord’s eclectic shopping scene. For a unique and memorable fall experience, go elk viewing to see some of Michigan’s most majestic wildlife.

Just a thirty-minute drive south, visitors can enjoy the emerging fall colors in Grayling. With peak fall color expected October 12-19, plan a visit to the iconic Hartwick Pines State Park or enjoy the fantastic canoeing and kayaking opportunities in the area. Autumnal events in Grayling include Harvest Festival (October 5) and the GPA Arts & Crafts Fall Show (October 5).

In Cadillac, fall colors are just beginning to pick up as the warm spell has made way for cooler temperatures. Visitors can find updates on the area’s fall color conditions in real time here to time their trip, with peak conditions expected October 20-26. Cadillac offers fantastic hiking, biking, ORV riding, paddling and fall farm visits like at Dick Family Farm. Don’t forget to check out seasonal events like the Fall Color Jeep Fun Run (October 11-13) and Moonlit Corn Maze (October 5, 19 and 25).

Photo: The Petoskey Area, courtesy of Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau

In Frankenmuth, Michigan’s Little Bavaria, reds and golds mixed with green are on display along Main Street, while the trees along the river are still mostly green. Stroll along Main Street to enjoy the growing fall colors while shopping and tasting the cuisine of Frankenmuth. Stop in at Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth or the Bavarian Inn Restaurant for a family-style chicken dinner with a side of locally sourced Hubbard squash. Adventure through the River Place Shops and stroll across the Holz Brücke Covered Bridge. Frankenmuth also hosts a variety of seasonal events to make a memorable trip, including Michigan's Big Country Fest (October 4-5) and Scarecrow Fest (October 19-20 and 26-27).

Travel to the Bluewater Area, also known as Michigan’s Thumbcoast, where the southern coast is seeing growing fall color while the northern coast is still showing pops of color. Peak fall color is expected October 20-26, and the region offers amazing fall fishing, farm visits and biking trails. Experience one (or more) of the Thumbcoast’s fall-inspired events like Fall Art Hop in Port Huron (October 11-12) or The Discovery City Children's Museum Grand Opening (October 15).

Mt. Pleasant is starting to see a mix of gold and orange fall color with peak expected October 12-19. Visitors can find beautiful fall foliage viewing at Deerfield Nature Park (voted the most beautiful place in Isabella County) and along the Chippewa River, which includes a 72-mile water trail for paddleboarding, kayaking or canoeing. Visitors can also join the excitement of fall football by attending a Central Michigan University football game or find fun on the farm at Papa's Pumpkin Patch for pumpkin picking, fresh apple cider and donuts. Check out Mt. Pleasant’s fall events as well, like the Shepherd Pumpkin Display (October 26-31) and Central Michigan University’s 100th Homecoming (October 10-13).

On Lake Michigan’s coast, Silver Lake – home of the stunning Silver Lake Sand Dunes State Park – reports that fall is just getting started with peak color expected October 20-26.

The White Lake Area is expecting peak color October 20-16. Here visitors can enjoy the fall while biking, hiking, kayaking and lighthouse seeking, or celebrate the season with events like Depot to Depot Fall Color Tour (October 1-31) and Pumpkinfest (October 12).

Further south, Holland is reporting some yellow on the locusts and maples are beginning to turn red. While peak color isn’t expected until October 13-19, visitors can enjoy the beginning of fall in the area with hiking, biking and apple picking. Complete your trip with a visit to the Holland Farmers Market (Wednesdays and Saturdays) and the annual Holland Fall Fest (October 4-5).

Photo: Frankenmuth, courtesy of Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce and CVB

Detroit’s trees are just starting to turn, with fall color painting the trees and metroparks in the tri-county region. Taste the season’s harvest at Blakes Orchard & Cider Mill in nearby Armada, where there is fun for everyone and countless autumnal photo opportunities. Families with small children will enjoy the Funland play area with bounce houses, a petting zoo and haystacks to climb. They also offer hayrides, u-pick apples and fresh apple cider and donuts for purchase to enjoy out on a picnic table.

More fun on the farm can be found at Three Cedars Farm in Northville, an autumn wonderland with a pumpkin patch, corn maze, barnyard playland and hayrides. Visit the Cider & Donut Hut for hot apple cider, warm cinnamon sugar donuts and gooey fresh-dipped caramel apples. You won’t want to miss the Country Store which gets fully decked out for Halloween with spooky animatronics and other strange surprises. Don’t forget to attend one of the Detroit area’s famous Halloween events like Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village (October 4-6, 10-13, 17-20 and 24-27) and Zoo Boo at The Detroit Zoo (October 11-13 and 18-20).

The Ann Arbor area is full of beautiful colors and the weather is starting to get crisp. Golds and oranges, with bursts of red and purple, are appearing all around with peak color expected October 20-26. With outdoor fun for all ages and interests, bundle up and explore activities to try around Ann Arbor and beyond. Travel along the 35-mile Border to Border Trail, which is an ADA-accessible, paved pathway that connects you to cities, parks and many destinations throughout Washtenaw County. Nearby Chelsea is a designated “Pure Michigan Trail Town” with an extensive multi-use pathway system, making it one of the state’s premier hiking and mountain biking destinations.

If it’s fall flavors that you seek, visit Alber Orchard & Cider Mill in Manchester, Jenny’s Farm Stand & Cider Mill in Dexter and Wasem Fruit Farm in Milan for U-pick apples, fresh cider and delicious donuts. If you prefer haunts and frights, Wiards Night Terrors in Ypsilanti (now through November 1) is a nationally recognized haunted thrill park with a variety of scary excursions.

On the shores of Lake Erie, Monroe is starting to see some leaves change to yellow and orange with peak color expected October 13-19. Find scenic and peaceful hiking along the water at Sterling State Park or visit one of the many local farms and orchards. An autumnal visit to Monroe wouldn’t be complete without attending a seasonal event this weekend like River Raisin Renaissance Faire Harvest of Splendor (October 4-6), Dundee’s Pumpkin Palooza (October 5) and Whiteford Fall Festival (October 5).

Fall in Kalamazoo is just getting started as yellow and orange paints maples, cottonwood and elm trees. With peak fall color expected October 20-26, prime fall color viewing locations include the Kalamazoo Nature Center, Al Sabo Land Preserve, Markin Glen Park, W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary and Kalamazoo River Valley Trail. Visitors can wander the Downtown Kalamazoo Mall and enjoy multiple spots to sip cider, pick pumpkins or apples and eat fresh donuts. Sample some fall craft brews or ciders and hunt the Kalamazoo Farmers Market for seasonal produce, pumpkins and gourds. Kalamazoo also offers a variety of spooky events to complete your itinerary like Boos in the Zoo (October 12) and the Monster Mash (October 19).

Lenawee County is starting to see changes in the region’s trees with yellows and oranges peeking through. Take a color tour aboard the Southern Michigan Railroad or experience fall foliage from the treetops along the Canopy Walk at Hidden Lake Gardens. Attend a festive fall event like Morenci Fall Fest (October 5), Appleumpkin Festival in downtown Tecumseh (October 12-13) and Hidden Lake Gardens Fall Foliage Festival (October 19).

On Lake Michigan, Saugatuck is reporting some reds and yellows popping out with green in between. Expected peak color is October 13-19, and visitors can enjoy the fall foliage by taking a walk at Oval Beach or enjoy a hike at Saugatuck Dunes State Park.

Further south along Lake Michigan, South Haven is beginning to display patches of color that are deepening across the landscape. Discover 11 beautiful parks, preserves and water trails with the South Haven Pure Michigan Trail Town Challenge. Sign up with your mobile device to check in to each location by October 31 for an exclusive hat to wear with pride as you explore the great outdoors in the Great Lake State and beyond! Find more festive fun at DeGrandchamp’s Blueberry Farm's Cranberry Harvest Days (October 5-12), where visitors can get a behind-the-scenes look at cranberry harvesting, tractor rides and tasty food samples.

The greater Southwest Michigan region is reporting that fall is just getting started and peak color is projected to be October 20-26.

Photo: Monroe, courtesy of Pure Michigan