This week, fall color has changed exponentially in the Keweenaw Peninsula. Houghton County has reached peak fall color, and the Copper Harbor area is just entering peak season. It's been a lovely and sustained color season in the region, with plenty of beautiful, saturated colors to enjoy from scenic viewpoints. The Keweenaw is prime for incredible mountain biking trails, and MLive just announced Bermasaurus, Copper Harbor Trails Club's new trail to experience along with the colorful fall foliage. It’s also a great time to hit the area’s hiking trails and immerse yourself in nature. Colors along roadways are popping for beautiful scenic drives with large vistas and epic views. Anywhere you go, there's an picture-perfect moment – especially with golden hour lighting nearly all day.

To get a taste of fall’s harvest before the season is over, check out the indoor Calumet Cool Season Farmers Markets (Saturdays now through November 23) that is housed in the historic, mining-era Drill Shop. With Halloween quickly approaching, add a spooky event to your itinerary like the annual Quincy Mine Haunted Hoist House: Fears and Phobias (October 24). If you would rather sit back and relax, stop for a quick sauna session at the grand opening of Takka Sauna in Portage (October 19).

The Marquette area has also reported that their trees have reached peak color! Vibrant hues wash over the landscape as the maples exude pops of red and orange, with the birch trees displaying bright yellows. Experience the incredible foliage by hiking the area’s extensive trail network. Combine fall color and panoramic views of Lake Superior when you reach the peak of Sugarloaf Mountain just outside Marquette. Visitors can also enjoy the season by biking, paddling and taking a relaxing scenic drive. Upcoming events to complete your getaway include the annual Fresh Coast Film Festival (October 17-20) and the Downtown Trick or Treat (October 26).

In the eastern Upper Peninsula, Sault Ste. Marie is seeing stunning peak color across the region, with more colors along the water. Now is the time to visit to experience the charming downtown, historic Soo Locks and nearby attractions like the famous Tahquamenon Falls in Paradise – also known as Root Beer Falls because of the rich color of the river’s waters.

On Mackinac Island, peak fall color is on full display for leaf-peepers around Fort Mackinac, Fort Holmes, Sugar Loaf Rock and along Cadotte Avenue leading up to Grand Hotel. To view the island’s fall foliage before it wanes, take a horse-drawn carriage tour through the island’s interior or hike and bike the 70+ miles of trails. Downtown, taste seasonal flavors at various bars and restaurants and take advantage of sales at island shops and stores. Join in on spooky celebrations like the Haunted Maze at Grand Hotel (October 18-19 and 25-26) and Halloween Weekend (October 25-27) which includes family-friendly crafts, downtown trick-or-treating, the Great Turtle Trail Run and adult costume parties and live music performances.

Photo: Mackinac Island, courtesy of the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau

On Little Traverse Bay, the Petoskey area is reporting peak color with vibrant yellows, reds and oranges throughout the region. Petoskey’s locust-lined streets are now adorned in golden leaves, accented by pops of red on the maples throughout town. To see the Petoskey area’s color in real-time, check out their live webcams.

Take a fall hike in the Petoskey area’s nature preserves or on a public trail. Visitors can also take a scenic chairlift ride at Boyne Mountain or The Highlands at Harbor Springs. Go on a fall color tour along one of the area’s numerous scenic routes – the famous Tunnel of Trees isn’t quite at peak yet, but there is still plenty of yellow and orange amongst the last of the green. Visitors can also take in the fresh fall air by riding a bike on the Little Traverse Wheelway from Petoskey to Harbor Springs for amazing fall color views. Take a break at scenic stops like Bayfront Park, Petoskey Breakwall, Petoskey State Park and more. For more seasonal fun, check out the area’s events like Fall Festival Weekends at Pond Hill Farm (weekends through October 27), Strings in the Sky at SkyBridge Michigan (October 20) and Fall Yoga at Lavender Hill Farm in Boyne City (October 19).

In nearby Charlevoix, fall foliage is continuing to paint the landscape with peak color expected October 20-26. Create a memorable fall getaway in this charming coastal town with a visit to the iconic Earl Young Mushroom Houses and serene Castle Farms. Don't forget to take a beautiful fall color tour while you're in the area.

Further west in Traverse City, fall color is bursting across most of the area with complete peak color expected October 20-26. Take a bike ride along the TART Trail or Leelanau Trail and enjoy the winding road next to magnificent lakes. See breathtaking fall color out the car window with a scenic drive along M-22 in Leelanau County, or take the Pierce Stocking Drive at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Visitors can also sit back, relax and sip a glass of wine at one of nearly 50 wineries while enjoying fall color views. There are a variety of events that celebrate the season like the Traverse City Zombie Run (October 26), Iceman Cometh Bike Challenge (November 2) and Traverse City Beer Week (November 8 -16)

In Benzie County, the trees are ablaze with red and orange leaves. Most of the trees have made their seasonal switch, and some of the best views can be found on Crystal Mountain’s weekend chairlift rides. Here guests can view up to four counties of color from above! Experience panoramic views that go on for miles with a tapestry of leaves weaving across the land before the season ends. It's also the final weekend to enjoy Michigan's only scenic alpine slide. You control the speed as you cruise down two 1,600-foot-long curved tracks and take in the spectacular fall colors in this action-packed thrill ride featuring new tunnels, dips and high-bank turns.

Take part in family-friendly autumnal celebrations at Crystal Mountain with Fall Fun Saturdays (October). These events include pumpkin carving, seasonal crafts and the signature scarecrow walk. This weekend is the Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Race (October 19) where riders journey through hardwood and pine forests along rambling two-tracks and flowing single-track on a course that is fast and challenging, but not so difficult that racers new to the sport won't have a great time.

Fall colors are shaping up along Lake Michigan in the Manistee area with the help of recent rainfall, and peak color is expected October 20-26. Enjoy the scenery on hiking trails along M-55 that offer amazing views of the inland fall color, like the Big M Trail and the Arboretum Trail in Wellston. The Little Manistee Weir is a fun place to catch fall color and watch the annual king salmon run. This weekend, experience a day of autumnal celebration at HayDay at Manistee National Golf & Resort (October 19) or attend Manistee's annual Fall Festival (October 26). If you feel daring for a spooky adventure, check out the Ghost Ship Haunted House (Fridays and Saturdays in October).

Directly east through the Huron-Manistee National Forest, Cadillac is reporting more bursts of reds and oranges in recent days, especially in the eastern part of the area. With recent cooler temperatures and warmer days forecasted for the weekend, there will be plenty of color seekers coming to view the near-peak conditions. Experience the incredible fall foliage with hiking, biking, ORV rides, fishing and family-friendly farm activities. With Halloween just around the corner, experience tricks or treats at Cadillac’s Dead End Haunted Trail (Fridays and Saturdays in October), Moonlight Cornmaze at Dick Family Farms (October 19 and 25) and Trick or Treating in downtown Cadillac (October 23). Peak color is expected October 20-26, and visitors can stay tuned for updates as conditions change here.

The Gaylord area is reporting incredible peak fall color! Aspen Park and the Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve are full of bright red and golden maples contrasted against the deep green of towering pines. Overlooking the valleys at the Treetops and Otsego resorts is a spectacular way to see the largest variety of colors in the area. Deadman's Hill, west of town, is finally nearing peak color as well. Hiking and biking Gaylord’s multitude of trails, from paved to rustic and remote, are two of the best ways to see fall colors. Many of the spectacular golf courses in the area are still open for a few more days, and golfers won't want to miss their last round of the season! The local elk herd is also active and on the go, so viewing them at the City Elk Park or in the Pigeon River Country State Forest is a can’t-miss fall activity.

Fleming Farm is also running its annual hayride to a large pumpkin patch and has a four-acre corn maze to explore. Enjoy more flavors of the season at the Downtown Farmer's Market under the Pavilion (October). Find more fall events in the Gaylord area here.

On the sunrise side of the northern Lower Peninsula, the Oscoda area is expecting peak fall color in the coming week. The contrast of the magenta oaks against the yellow birch makes for incredible leaf-peeping and photos. Fall in love with the River Road Scenic Byway, or drive out to Iargo Springs to take on hundreds of steps up and down if you are in for a workout. Visitors can also take a relaxing stroll in the fall colors at the historic Lumberman's Monument and Canoer's Memorial. Stop into Desi's Family Dining and Cocktails to fuel up with a Caramel Apple Chimichanga and an Apple Cider Margarita.

About an hour’s drive west in West Branch, fall colors are currently very vibrant and may reach peak by this weekend. Some excellent viewing locations include (but are certainly not limited to) Irons Park, Rose City Overlook and Ogemaw Nature Park. Visitors can discover a great mix of different foliage and colors in the area’s abundant maple trees, most of which are turning beautiful shades of red and orange. For a mix of outdoor adventure and fall color sightseeing, go ORV trail riding, geocaching and hiking in the area.

Photo: Gaylord, courtesy of the Gaylord Area Convention & Tourism Bureau

The Great Lakes Bay Region around Saginaw Bay is reporting even more fall color, with peak color expected October 20-26. Wander four stories high in a colorful forest on America’s longest canopy walk, go ziplining through a sea of leaves or go aboard a boat to cruise through the autumn hues on a curated, self-guided Fall Color Tour. Sample some of the season’s best flavors – including warm, cinnamon-sugared donuts and fresh-pressed apple cider – and take part in the harvest with a hand-picked selection of farms and orchards along this Fall Cider & Donuts Tour.

Also in the Great Lakes Bay Region, Frankenmuth is reporting that the area is at peak color. While some of the leaves are beginning to fall from the trees along Main Street, the trees along the Cass River are still full of color and life. Take a tour down Main Street with the Golden Ticket Trolley or Fantasy Carriage Company. View the colors from the river with a ride on the Bavarian Belle Riverboat or the Frankenmuth FunShips. For family fun on the farm, take a trip to Weiss Centennial Farm and Grandpa Tiny's Farm.

Visitors can continue to take in seasonal splendor and brilliant fall color in Michigan’s Little Bavaria during Scarecrow Fest at Frankenmuth River Place Shops (October 19-20 and 26-27). Enjoy two family-friendly weekends filled with fall-themed activities, including pumpkin bowling, pumpkin painting, a pumpkin catapult, barrel train rides and live family entertainment.

On the Lake Michigan coast, visitors can experience golden sunsets and incredible fall color, which is expected to peak starting October 27. In Silver Lake, home of the famous Silver Lake State Park, fall color is continuing to grow, creating prime conditions for leaf-peeping amongst forests, coastline and sand dunes. Further down the coast in the White Lake area, visitors can experience biking, hiking, kayaking and lighthouse-seeking during the fall season. Celebrate the season with a self-guided tour through the area during the annual Depot to Depot Fall Color Tour (through October 31).

Go fall color sightseeing with a dash of Dutch heritage in Holland, where visitors can find beautiful gold colors spreading through downtown this weekend. Peak fall color is expected October 20-26, and can be enjoyed along Holland’s hiking and biking trails. Discover fall’s harvest at the year-round Holland Farmers Market (Wednesdays and Saturdays). If you’re excited for the Halloween season, but aren’t looking for a fright, join docents from the Holland Museum for Slightly Spooky Cemetery Tours (October 19).

Fall is quickly taking hold in Muskegon County, where vibrant shades of red, orange and yellow are spreading fast. Peak color for the area is expected October 20-26, making it the perfect time to visit and experience the changing season. Stroll through downtown Muskegon and the lakeside, where festive fall creations are on display. Visitors can enjoy the decorated hay bales in the second annual Hay Bale Decorating Competition (now through October 31), with voting open through October. While the Lakeside Scarecrow Contest voting has ended, the nautical-themed scarecrows are still on display for everyone to enjoy through the end of the month. Both areas feature social districts, so you can sip an adult beverage as you take in the creative displays and the spirit of the season!

Visit Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park for a variety of seasonal events, like Hike the Lights: Bonfire Night (October 19) and Fall Outdoor Adventure Weekends (through October 22). Find more family fun during the Halloween Bash at the Muskegon Farmers Market (October 19) for a spooktacular event that includes pumpkin carving, games, trick-or-treating and a petting zoo. For more frights, experience spine-tingling thrills at the Trail of Terror (October 18, 19, 25 and 16), West Michigan’s top haunted walking attraction. Muskegon is also part of the Depot to Depot Fall Color Tour (through October 31), a self-guided journey that takes you from the Muskegon South Pierhead Light to the White River Light Station.

Photo: Frankenmuth River Place Shops, courtesy of Pure Michigan

In many of the destinations of the southern Lower Peninsula, peak color is expected October 20-26. Fall color is spreading in Kalamazoo, where visitors can find yellows with pops of orange and red. Create a fall getaway filled with museums and cultural attractions, a wide range of unique shopping and outdoor adventures for the whole family. On the shores of Lake Michigan, Saugatuck is reporting more fall colors this week that is contrasting patches of green of the area’s trees. Just north of town, visitors can experience incredible leaf-peeping and coastal dunes along 2.5 miles of coastline at Saugatuck Dunes State Park. In Southwest Michigan, bask in the growing splendor of the region’s fall color and relax while watching a Lake Michigan sunset in Benton Harbor and St. Joseph.

Photo: St Joseph North Pier Lighthouse, courtesy of Pure Michigan