Fall Colors Report and Scenic Drives in Wisconsin

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"Go north young man...

Color connoisseurs: You knew it would happen "up north" first, and it has. The northern third of Wisconsin is now under autumn's magic spell. In Iron County, Hurley and Mercer are reporting near-peak color with Douglas, Burnett, Price and Florence Counties not far behind. Park Falls reports 75% peak color, while Minocqua, Three Lakes and Rhinelander are at 30-40% color.

Hooray for fall!

The travel team at TravelWisconsin.com" Source: Wisconsin Fall Color Report -

"Fall in Wisconsin is time to hit the road with 11 Classic Drives
Bring on the “ohs and ahs-some”

Autumn in Wisconsin is all about the color…and getting out to see it. Here are (some of the)eleven fall color driving tours guaranteed to put you in a front row seat for Mother Nature’s annual show. Of course, you can always design your own fall tour; from urban parks to colorful country roads, Wisconsin is loaded with Colorama opportunities this time of year.

"Protected by the warming waters of Lake Michigan, the hardwoods of Kewaunee and Door Counties make a colorful autumn drive. You can trace Hwy 42 north from Kewaunee to Gills Rock at the very tip of the Door County thumb (75 miles). On the return trip, follow Hwy 57 down the Lake Michigan side of the peninsula for the “other half” of the Door County experience.

Along the way, enjoy terrific bluff-top views of the lake, a set of four popular state parks (Potawatomi, Peninsula, Newport and Whitefish Dunes), seven picturesque lighthouses in as many charming towns, apple orchards to pick-a-peck, and a 20-minute ferry ride to Washington Island. The Door County peninsula is one of Wisconsin’s premier vacation destinations, so quality accommodations, restaurants, shopping and attractions are always close at hand.

Fall colors frame the views along the Bayfield Peninsula tour. Start in Ashland at the Northern Great Lakes Visitors Center where a wonderful series of exhibits detail the area’s regional history and culture.
Follow Hwy 13 and the Lake Superior shore north to Bayfield, a quaint harbor town with a great vacation vibe. Bayfield is also the gateway to the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore; 21 gem-like coastal islands and 12 miles of mainland that are home to six lighthouses, labyrinthine sea caves, terrific blue-water sailing, and some of the best sea kayaking in the world. You can take a ferry to Madeline Island where you can visit Big Bay State Park and a State Historical Society site.

For complete article see TravelWisconsin.com Article - 11 Classic Fall Drives