Foliage
Reports: October 13, 2004
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Foliage in southern Maine strikes up its color
AUGUSTA, Maine - October 13, 2004
Coastal and interior southern Maine is the place to visit this weekend for
spectacular foliage accordingto the Department of Conservation’s
fall foliage report released today.
While most foliage in the northern and mid-western parts of the state is past
peak, the overall color of the tree canopy in the coastal tracking zone stretching
from Kittery to Belfast is high, or 70 to 85 percent toward peak. Recent wind
and rain did little to effect leaf drop in the south coast, central Maine, and
Downeast locations, as trees in those areas still show 60 to 70 percent of their
leaves.
Many popular summer attractions on the coast, like Two Lights State Park in
Cape Elizabeth, have great views of the fall colors this time of year.
“People know we have the lighthouses and the great ocean views, but
we also have some very beautiful foliage on the trees in and around the park,” said
Park Manager John Scott.
Bradbury Mountain State Park near Freeport offers panoramic views of foliage
from the summit of a short walking trail. The trails at Camden Hills State Park
also reveal fall color for those on a foliage tour along the coast.
Press contact: Kevin Gove, Nancy Marshall Communications, Email: kgove@marshallpr.com,
Phone: (207) 623-4177.
Current Conditions - The Foliage Conditions map above is
the foliage zone map used by Maine Forest Service Rangers when reporting fall
foliage conditions. The current conditions are also displayed in text below. Description
of Zones
Week of October 13, 2004
| Zone Number |
Color Change |
Leaf Drop |
| 7 |
Past Peak |
High |
| 6 |
Past Peak |
High |
| 5 |
Past Peak |
Moderate |
| 4 |
Peak |
Moderate |
| 3 |
Peak |
Moderate |
| 2 |
Peak |
Moderate |
| 1 |
High |
Moderate |
Foliage Zones
Zone 7: Northeastern Maine, including Fort Kent, Caribou, and Presque Isle
Zone 6: Northwestern Maine
Zone 5: Western Mid-Maine, including Greenville, Rangeley, Bethel
Zone 4: Eastern Mid-Maine, including Houlton, Millinocket, and Calais
Zone 3: Central and Southwestern Maine, including Bangor, Augusta, and Fryeburg
Zone 2: DowneastMaine, including Machias, Bar Harbor, and Penobscot Bay
Zone 1: Mid-Coast and South Coastal Maine, including Camden, Portland, Kennebunkport,
and Kittery
