New York State boasts some of the best fall foliage colors in the country shades of yellow, orange, and red across most of the upstate landscape. Peak fall foliage changes year to year but is generally best in late September through mid-October.
The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently announced the installation of adaptive color-enhancing viewfinders at scenic destinations statewide, including Prospect Mountain overlooking Lake George in the Adirondacks.
The adaptive viewfinders feature EnChroma lens technology designed to help visitors with red-green color vision deficiency experience a broader spectrum of color while enhancing scenic viewing for all users.
The statewide installation of 40 adaptive viewfinders expands opportunities for visitors to experience some of New York’s most iconic landscapes while supporting New York State’s commitment to making outdoor recreation more accessible and inclusive.
The adaptive viewfinders are one part of the ongoing effort to improve accessibility at State lands, environmental education centers, and outdoor recreation facilities.
The NY Fall Foliage Report can help you plan for your leaf peeping destinations. If you’re looking for hiking recommendations check the Great Autumn Hikes webpage.
Photo of fall foliage in the Adirondacks courtesy Wikimedia user DigbyDalton.
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