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It's (almost) fall, y'all!
While autumn officially begins September 22, the best part of the season is when leaves hit their peak color change. It can't be fall without the the world painted in gorgeous shades of gold, orange, and red.
The process that causes leaves to lose their green hue depends on the temperature and the length of daylight so the dates for peak color change vary for state to state.
According to the Farmer's Almanac, the best time to see the leaves change in Eastern Kentucky will be from October 5 to 21. Western Kentucky will be from October 12 to 28.
If you're willing to drive to see the best fall leaves, the Almanac recommends taking a road trip to the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area on the Kentucky-Tennessee border. Here's why:
Encompassing 125,000 acres, the BSFNRA is located in some of the most rugged territories on the Cumberland Plateau, in the Eastern portion of the state. Big South Fork of the Cumberland River passes through 90 miles of scenic gorges and sandstone bluffs. The wildflowers and fall foliage of this terrain make for colorful viewing. Be sure to hop aboard The Big South Fork Open Air Scenic Railway, which makes runs during October foliage season.