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Upper Peninsula of Michigan Fall Colors Report
The #1 Source for Fall Colors in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Each week usually starting in late July or early August through the first or second week of October you can follow the U.P. Fall Color Report. This year 2022 is the 9th year of the FunintheUP.com Upper Peninsula Fall Color Report online. You'll see some of the best fall color displays in the entire United States as the Upper Peninsula is covered in thick forests of maple, oak, aspen, birch, ironwood, beech, ash, and basswood. Join Yooper Steve on a Fall Colors/Big Views/Waterfalls Tour. More and more people are visiting the Upper Peninsula each year to view the amazing color show along the highways, from scenic overlooks, along small lakes, and rivers, no matter where you go in the UP you'll see some beautiful color. Check back each week on this page because it will be updated with the newest information on the progression of the fall colors across the Upper Peninsula.
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Previous Years Fall Color Reports
2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
2022 UP Fall Color Report Week by Week
//no reports for week 1-4 //Week 6 - Sept 5th - Week 7 - Sept 12th - Week 8 - Sept 19th
Upper Peninsula of Michigan Fall Colors Report
Week 10, Sept 26th - Oct 2nd
Fall Color Reports by Yooper Steve :: Oct 3rd, 2022
Color Change Average as of Week 10: 35%-PEAK
Welcome to week 10 of the 9th Annual U.P. Fall Color Report. FunintheUP has been the #1 source the last 8 years for U.P. Fall Color Reports. Below you will find the basic U.P. Fall Color Report. This report has helped hundreds of photographers plan their trips so they can get the best fall foliage images, Travel Agencies with helping their clients plan their trips to the Upper Peninsula, and helped local UP Travel Info Centers with their localized fall color reports. For the casual fall leaf peeper it has helped them get to see the most beautiful fall color foliage in the USA at its best. The Upper Peninsula doesn't hit peak color at the same time, even areas as close to 1-2 miles can be as much vatiation as 20-50% color, so it is important to get the most detailed and up to date info when planning your trips. Don't rely on those generalized fall color maps by news agencies or random websites and facebook pages who know nothing about the intricate changes of UP Fall Foliage, FunintheUP has been doing this report with high accuracy for the last 9 years, and I Yooper Steve have seen decades of fall color changes.
Get the full detailed report on the FunintheUP Substack (last 8 years I provided it for Free, view past years here), more detailed color change map, and weekly pictures can be found on the FunintheUP Substack. All Subscribers to the FunintheUP substack get the full detailed Fall Color Report with pictures and other updates through the week along with the main update on Mondays. I will also be providing UP Snowfall Reports (been doing reports since 2010), Yooper Steve adventures, special updates and news, giveaways, interviews, history, and other fun stuff on the Upper Peninsula.
2022 Stats to bring you fall color
Miles driven Week 10: 770 miles
Total Miles through week 8: 3775 miles
Gallons of gas used up to week 9: 251 gallons
Western UP
View the Full Detailed 2022 U.P. Fall Color Report
Northern UP
View the Full Detailed 2022 U.P. Fall Color Report
Central UP
View the Full Detailed 2022 U.P. Fall Color Report
Eastern UP
View the Full Detailed 2022 U.P. Fall Color Report
Southern UP
View the Full Detailed 2022 U.P. Fall Color Report
If the UP Fall Color Report helped you plan your UP Fall Color Adventure please consider joining the Substack page or simply supporting through Paypal any $$ amount or through Venmo: funintheup
You can also join me on a Guided UP Adventure UpperPeninsulaTours.com
Thank you so much to those who have donated this year, it all goes right into the gas tank, I have drove over 3775 miles to bring you the UP Fall Color Report this season 2022.
Thanks for following the FunintheUP UP Fall Color Report, 9 years running.
Share your fall color photos fall @ funintheup.com or just message the FunintheUP facebook page.
Thanks for following the U.P. Fall Color Report, check back weekly for updates.
--Yooper Steve - U.P. Tour Guide::Photographer::Filmmaker
FunintheUP on Instagram - FunintheUP on Facebook
Yooper Steve Instagram - Yooper Steve Facebook - Yooper Steve
Welcome to week 10 of the 9th Annual U.P. Fall Color Report. FunintheUP has been the #1 source the last 8 years for U.P. Fall Color Reports. Below you will find the basic U.P. Fall Color Report. This report has helped hundreds of photographers plan their trips so they can get the best fall foliage images, Travel Agencies with helping their clients plan their trips to the Upper Peninsula, and helped local UP Travel Info Centers with their localized fall color reports. For the casual fall leaf peeper it has helped them get to see the most beautiful fall color foliage in the USA at its best. The Upper Peninsula doesn't hit peak color at the same time, even areas as close to 1-2 miles can be as much vatiation as 20-50% color, so it is important to get the most detailed and up to date info when planning your trips. Don't rely on those generalized fall color maps by news agencies or random websites and facebook pages who know nothing about the intricate changes of UP Fall Foliage, FunintheUP has been doing this report with high accuracy for the last 9 years, and I Yooper Steve have seen decades of fall color changes.
Get the full detailed report on the FunintheUP Substack (last 8 years I provided it for Free, view past years here), more detailed color change map, and weekly pictures can be found on the FunintheUP Substack. All Subscribers to the FunintheUP substack get the full detailed Fall Color Report with pictures and other updates through the week along with the main update on Mondays. I will also be providing UP Snowfall Reports (been doing reports since 2010), Yooper Steve adventures, special updates and news, giveaways, interviews, history, and other fun stuff on the Upper Peninsula.
2022 Stats to bring you fall color
Miles driven Week 10: 770 miles
Total Miles through week 8: 3775 miles
Gallons of gas used up to week 9: 251 gallons
Western UP
View the Full Detailed 2022 U.P. Fall Color Report
Northern UP
View the Full Detailed 2022 U.P. Fall Color Report
Central UP
View the Full Detailed 2022 U.P. Fall Color Report
Eastern UP
View the Full Detailed 2022 U.P. Fall Color Report
Southern UP
View the Full Detailed 2022 U.P. Fall Color Report
If the UP Fall Color Report helped you plan your UP Fall Color Adventure please consider joining the Substack page or simply supporting through Paypal any $$ amount or through Venmo: funintheup
You can also join me on a Guided UP Adventure UpperPeninsulaTours.com
Thank you so much to those who have donated this year, it all goes right into the gas tank, I have drove over 3775 miles to bring you the UP Fall Color Report this season 2022.
Thanks for following the FunintheUP UP Fall Color Report, 9 years running.
Share your fall color photos fall @ funintheup.com or just message the FunintheUP facebook page.
Thanks for following the U.P. Fall Color Report, check back weekly for updates.
--Yooper Steve - U.P. Tour Guide::Photographer::Filmmaker
FunintheUP on Instagram - FunintheUP on Facebook
Yooper Steve Instagram - Yooper Steve Facebook - Yooper Steve
Upper Peninsula of Michigan Fall Colors Report
Week 9, Sept 19th - Sept 25th
Fall Color Reports by Yooper Steve :: Sept 25th, 2022
Color Change Average as of Week 9: 25%-70%
Welcome to week 9 of the 9th Annual U.P. Fall Color Report. FunintheUP has been the #1 source the last 8 years for U.P. Fall Color Reports. Below you will find the basic U.P. Fall Color Report. This report has helped hundreds of photographers plan their trips so they can get the best fall foliage images, Travel Agencies with helping their clients plan their trips to the Upper Peninsula, and helped local UP Travel Info Centers with their localized fall color reports. For the casual fall leaf peeper it has helped them get to see the most beautiful fall color foliage in the USA at its best. The Upper Peninsula doesn't hit peak color at the same time, even areas as close to 1-2 miles can be as much vatiation as 20-50% color, so it is important to get the most detailed and up to date info when planning your trips. Don't rely on those generalized fall color maps by news agencies or random websites and facebook pages who know nothing about the intricate changes of UP Fall Foliage, FunintheUP has been doing this report with high accuracy for the last 9 years, and I Yooper Steve have seen decades of fall color changes.
Get the full detailed report on the FunintheUP Substack (last 8 years I provided it for Free, view past years here), more detailed color change map, and weekly pictures can be found on the FunintheUP Substack. All Subscribers to the FunintheUP substack get the full detailed Fall Color Report with pictures and other updates through the week along with the main update on Mondays. I will also be providing UP Snowfall Reports (been doing reports since 2010), Yooper Steve adventures, special updates and news, giveaways, interviews, history, and other fun stuff on the Upper Peninsula.
2022 Stats to bring you fall color
Miles driven Week 9: 1055 miles
Total Miles through week 8: 3005 miles
Gallons of gas used up to week 9: 215 gallons
Western UP
Western UP has started popping now. Going to be awhile for peak but it's coming, that rain has delayed things slightly but the cool nights are perfect for that change in color. Only moved up about 10% color change this last week and much of that was later in the week after it got cold.
View the Full Detailed 2022 U.P. Fall Color Report
Northern UP
The Keweenaw has the strongest color and yet has some of the least color, go figure it is an interesting year in the Keweenaw for color change. But if you want color you'll get it now in many areas but some of the overlooks are still green. Around L'Anse there's color but move outside in the higher elevations to find it. Color is getting good west of Painesdale, the usual sweet reds are popping up around Donken.
View the Full Detailed 2022 U.P. Fall Color Report
Central UP
Still pretty green on the lower elevations around Marquette but interior areas south and north of Ishpeming and Negaunee are getting pretty colorful now. Anything near the water off Sugarloaf and along 550 are still green but those hues of yellow have started appearing, few mixed reds and oranges. Views from Mount Marquette this week were green with spotty yellows, after this weekend it should start getting better.
View the Full Detailed 2022 U.P. Fall Color Report
Eastern UP
Waiting for that pop yet, another 2 weeks possibly, but anything can happen this week, could go to peak faster than expected but if it stays cool don't expect awesome color after the second week of October. Expect the crowds starting this week at Tahquamenon falls, get there early if you want to avoid the crowds.
View the Full Detailed 2022 U.P. Fall Color Report
Southern UP
The southern UP has color, but if you are seeking color now stick with the Keweenaw, western UP, and central UP areas for those early fall color drives.
View the Full Detailed 2022 U.P. Fall Color Report
If the UP Fall Color Report helped you plan your UP Fall Color Adventure please consider joining the Substack page or simply supporting through Paypal any $$ amount or through Venmo: funintheup
You can also join me on a Guided UP Adventure UpperPeninsulaTours.com
Thank you so much to those who have donated this year, it all goes right into the gas tank, I have drove over 1300 miles to bring you the UP Fall Color Report this season 2022.
Thanks for following the FunintheUP UP Fall Color Report, 9 years running.
Share your fall color photos fall @ funintheup.com or just message the FunintheUP facebook page.
Thanks for following the U.P. Fall Color Report, check back weekly for updates.
--Yooper Steve - U.P. Tour Guide::Photographer::Filmmaker
FunintheUP on Instagram - FunintheUP on Facebook
Yooper Steve Instagram - Yooper Steve Facebook - Yooper Steve
Welcome to week 9 of the 9th Annual U.P. Fall Color Report. FunintheUP has been the #1 source the last 8 years for U.P. Fall Color Reports. Below you will find the basic U.P. Fall Color Report. This report has helped hundreds of photographers plan their trips so they can get the best fall foliage images, Travel Agencies with helping their clients plan their trips to the Upper Peninsula, and helped local UP Travel Info Centers with their localized fall color reports. For the casual fall leaf peeper it has helped them get to see the most beautiful fall color foliage in the USA at its best. The Upper Peninsula doesn't hit peak color at the same time, even areas as close to 1-2 miles can be as much vatiation as 20-50% color, so it is important to get the most detailed and up to date info when planning your trips. Don't rely on those generalized fall color maps by news agencies or random websites and facebook pages who know nothing about the intricate changes of UP Fall Foliage, FunintheUP has been doing this report with high accuracy for the last 9 years, and I Yooper Steve have seen decades of fall color changes.
Get the full detailed report on the FunintheUP Substack (last 8 years I provided it for Free, view past years here), more detailed color change map, and weekly pictures can be found on the FunintheUP Substack. All Subscribers to the FunintheUP substack get the full detailed Fall Color Report with pictures and other updates through the week along with the main update on Mondays. I will also be providing UP Snowfall Reports (been doing reports since 2010), Yooper Steve adventures, special updates and news, giveaways, interviews, history, and other fun stuff on the Upper Peninsula.
2022 Stats to bring you fall color
Miles driven Week 9: 1055 miles
Total Miles through week 8: 3005 miles
Gallons of gas used up to week 9: 215 gallons
Western UP
Western UP has started popping now. Going to be awhile for peak but it's coming, that rain has delayed things slightly but the cool nights are perfect for that change in color. Only moved up about 10% color change this last week and much of that was later in the week after it got cold.
View the Full Detailed 2022 U.P. Fall Color Report
Northern UP
The Keweenaw has the strongest color and yet has some of the least color, go figure it is an interesting year in the Keweenaw for color change. But if you want color you'll get it now in many areas but some of the overlooks are still green. Around L'Anse there's color but move outside in the higher elevations to find it. Color is getting good west of Painesdale, the usual sweet reds are popping up around Donken.
View the Full Detailed 2022 U.P. Fall Color Report
Central UP
Still pretty green on the lower elevations around Marquette but interior areas south and north of Ishpeming and Negaunee are getting pretty colorful now. Anything near the water off Sugarloaf and along 550 are still green but those hues of yellow have started appearing, few mixed reds and oranges. Views from Mount Marquette this week were green with spotty yellows, after this weekend it should start getting better.
View the Full Detailed 2022 U.P. Fall Color Report
Eastern UP
Waiting for that pop yet, another 2 weeks possibly, but anything can happen this week, could go to peak faster than expected but if it stays cool don't expect awesome color after the second week of October. Expect the crowds starting this week at Tahquamenon falls, get there early if you want to avoid the crowds.
View the Full Detailed 2022 U.P. Fall Color Report
Southern UP
The southern UP has color, but if you are seeking color now stick with the Keweenaw, western UP, and central UP areas for those early fall color drives.
View the Full Detailed 2022 U.P. Fall Color Report
If the UP Fall Color Report helped you plan your UP Fall Color Adventure please consider joining the Substack page or simply supporting through Paypal any $$ amount or through Venmo: funintheup
You can also join me on a Guided UP Adventure UpperPeninsulaTours.com
Thank you so much to those who have donated this year, it all goes right into the gas tank, I have drove over 1300 miles to bring you the UP Fall Color Report this season 2022.
Thanks for following the FunintheUP UP Fall Color Report, 9 years running.
Share your fall color photos fall @ funintheup.com or just message the FunintheUP facebook page.
Thanks for following the U.P. Fall Color Report, check back weekly for updates.
--Yooper Steve - U.P. Tour Guide::Photographer::Filmmaker
FunintheUP on Instagram - FunintheUP on Facebook
Yooper Steve Instagram - Yooper Steve Facebook - Yooper Steve
Upper Peninsula of Michigan Fall Colors Report
Week 8, Sept 12th - Sept 18th
Fall Color Reports by Yooper Steve :: Sept 19th, 2022
Color Change Average as of Week 8: 20%-50%
Welcome to week 8 of the 9th Annual U.P. Fall Color Report. FunintheUP has been the #1 source the last 8 years for U.P. Fall Color Reports. Below you will find the basic U.P. Fall Color Report. This report has helped hundreds of photographers plan their trips so they can get the best fall foliage images, Travel Agencies with helping their clients plan their trips to the Upper Peninsula, and helped local UP Travel Info Centers with their localized fall color reports. For the casual fall leaf peeper it has helped them get to see the most beautiful fall color foliage in the USA at its best. The Upper Peninsula doesn't hit peak color at the same time, even areas as close to 1-2 miles can be as much vatiation as 20-50% color, so it is important to get the most detailed and up to date info when planning your trips. Don't rely on those generalized fall color maps by news agencies or random websites and facebook pages who know nothing about the intricate changes of UP Fall Foliage, FunintheUP has been doing this report with high accuracy for the last 9 years, and I Yooper Steve have seen decades of fall color changes.
Get the full detailed report on the FunintheUP Substack (last 8 years I provided it for Free, view past years here), more detailed color change map, and weekly pictures can be found on the FunintheUP Substack. All Subscribers to the FunintheUP substack get the full detailed Fall Color Report with pictures and other updates through the week along with the main update on Mondays. I will also be providing UP Snowfall Reports (been doing reports since 2010), Yooper Steve adventures, special updates and news, giveaways, interviews, history, and other fun stuff on the Upper Peninsula.
2022 Stats to bring you fall color
Miles driven Week 8: 650 miles
Total Miles through week 8: 1950 miles
Gallons of gas used up to week 8: 140gallons
Western UP
Western UP has a decent amount of color now, much of it is interior portions of the Porkies, and higher portions along the Trap hills. Color around Ironwood, Bessemer, and Wakefield is better in the higher elevations with pops of color on the backroads and along lakes and ponds. Color along US2 isn't much to look at right now and what's that is dry and dull.
View the Full Detailed 2022 U.P. Fall Color Report
Northern UP
Much of the northern UP has plenty of color now, roadsides are filling in daily but still lots of green but there are some decent pockets of color. Areas where there are ponds and marshes there's some nice reds starting to pop up and some trees already loosing leaves in these locations now. Areas in the Keweenaw has lots of color from aerial views especially Keweenaw spine from Phoenix to Copper Harbor. US41 to Copper Harbor is getting better daily.
View the Full Detailed 2022 U.P. Fall Color Report
Central UP
Color has just started to appear now where most people can see the colors along most roads now, views from high points around Marquette and Ishpeming still showing lots of green with light hues of yellows, a few pockets of yellows and oranges and hardly any reds seen this last week. Anything along Lake Superior is still really green.
View the Full Detailed 2022 U.P. Fall Color Report
Eastern UP
Colors along Lake Michigan are still trying to appear, there are some trees here and there with color, but probably won't start really seeing it until this next week. Any areas east of I-75 aren't that colorful yet. More interior portions in the eastern UP have plenty of color now appearing, but it will be another week till we really start seeing things start to pop.
View the Full Detailed 2022 U.P. Fall Color Report
Southern UP
Color getting a little better down south, but what's there is pretty dull much like the rest of the UP. Give it another 2 weeks and there might be some good pops of color now that temps are getting a bit cooler at night. With the recent rains that will help with all the trees that still haven't even really started changing yet. There is no color drive to recommend down here yet.
View the Full Detailed 2022 U.P. Fall Color Report
If the UP Fall Color Report helped you plan your UP Fall Color Adventure please consider joining the Substack page or simply supporting through Paypal any $$ amount or through Venmo: funintheup
You can also join me on a Guided UP Adventure UpperPeninsulaTours.com
Thank you so much to those who have donated this year, it all goes right into the gas tank, I have drove over 1300 miles to bring you the UP Fall Color Report this season 2022.
Thanks for following the FunintheUP UP Fall Color Report, 9 years running.
Share your fall color photos fall @ funintheup.com or just message the FunintheUP facebook page.
Thanks for following the U.P. Fall Color Report, check back weekly for updates.
--Yooper Steve - U.P. Tour Guide::Photographer::Filmmaker
FunintheUP on Instagram - FunintheUP on Facebook
Yooper Steve Instagram - Yooper Steve Facebook - Yooper Steve
Welcome to week 8 of the 9th Annual U.P. Fall Color Report. FunintheUP has been the #1 source the last 8 years for U.P. Fall Color Reports. Below you will find the basic U.P. Fall Color Report. This report has helped hundreds of photographers plan their trips so they can get the best fall foliage images, Travel Agencies with helping their clients plan their trips to the Upper Peninsula, and helped local UP Travel Info Centers with their localized fall color reports. For the casual fall leaf peeper it has helped them get to see the most beautiful fall color foliage in the USA at its best. The Upper Peninsula doesn't hit peak color at the same time, even areas as close to 1-2 miles can be as much vatiation as 20-50% color, so it is important to get the most detailed and up to date info when planning your trips. Don't rely on those generalized fall color maps by news agencies or random websites and facebook pages who know nothing about the intricate changes of UP Fall Foliage, FunintheUP has been doing this report with high accuracy for the last 9 years, and I Yooper Steve have seen decades of fall color changes.
Get the full detailed report on the FunintheUP Substack (last 8 years I provided it for Free, view past years here), more detailed color change map, and weekly pictures can be found on the FunintheUP Substack. All Subscribers to the FunintheUP substack get the full detailed Fall Color Report with pictures and other updates through the week along with the main update on Mondays. I will also be providing UP Snowfall Reports (been doing reports since 2010), Yooper Steve adventures, special updates and news, giveaways, interviews, history, and other fun stuff on the Upper Peninsula.
2022 Stats to bring you fall color
Miles driven Week 8: 650 miles
Total Miles through week 8: 1950 miles
Gallons of gas used up to week 8: 140gallons
Western UP
Western UP has a decent amount of color now, much of it is interior portions of the Porkies, and higher portions along the Trap hills. Color around Ironwood, Bessemer, and Wakefield is better in the higher elevations with pops of color on the backroads and along lakes and ponds. Color along US2 isn't much to look at right now and what's that is dry and dull.
View the Full Detailed 2022 U.P. Fall Color Report
Northern UP
Much of the northern UP has plenty of color now, roadsides are filling in daily but still lots of green but there are some decent pockets of color. Areas where there are ponds and marshes there's some nice reds starting to pop up and some trees already loosing leaves in these locations now. Areas in the Keweenaw has lots of color from aerial views especially Keweenaw spine from Phoenix to Copper Harbor. US41 to Copper Harbor is getting better daily.
View the Full Detailed 2022 U.P. Fall Color Report
Central UP
Color has just started to appear now where most people can see the colors along most roads now, views from high points around Marquette and Ishpeming still showing lots of green with light hues of yellows, a few pockets of yellows and oranges and hardly any reds seen this last week. Anything along Lake Superior is still really green.
View the Full Detailed 2022 U.P. Fall Color Report
Eastern UP
Colors along Lake Michigan are still trying to appear, there are some trees here and there with color, but probably won't start really seeing it until this next week. Any areas east of I-75 aren't that colorful yet. More interior portions in the eastern UP have plenty of color now appearing, but it will be another week till we really start seeing things start to pop.
View the Full Detailed 2022 U.P. Fall Color Report
Southern UP
Color getting a little better down south, but what's there is pretty dull much like the rest of the UP. Give it another 2 weeks and there might be some good pops of color now that temps are getting a bit cooler at night. With the recent rains that will help with all the trees that still haven't even really started changing yet. There is no color drive to recommend down here yet.
View the Full Detailed 2022 U.P. Fall Color Report
If the UP Fall Color Report helped you plan your UP Fall Color Adventure please consider joining the Substack page or simply supporting through Paypal any $$ amount or through Venmo: funintheup
You can also join me on a Guided UP Adventure UpperPeninsulaTours.com
Thank you so much to those who have donated this year, it all goes right into the gas tank, I have drove over 1300 miles to bring you the UP Fall Color Report this season 2022.
Thanks for following the FunintheUP UP Fall Color Report, 9 years running.
Share your fall color photos fall @ funintheup.com or just message the FunintheUP facebook page.
Thanks for following the U.P. Fall Color Report, check back weekly for updates.
--Yooper Steve - U.P. Tour Guide::Photographer::Filmmaker
FunintheUP on Instagram - FunintheUP on Facebook
Yooper Steve Instagram - Yooper Steve Facebook - Yooper Steve
Upper Peninsula of Michigan Fall Colors Report
Week 7, Sept 5th - Sept 11th
Fall Color Reports by Yooper Steve :: Sept 12th, 2022
Color Change Average as of Week 7: 10%-35%
Welcome to week 7, 9th Annual UP Fall Color Report. FunintheUP has been the #1 source the last 8 years for U.P. Fall Color Reports. Below you will find the basic U.P. Fall Color Report. The full detailed report (last 8 years I provided it for Free, view past years here), more detailed color change map, and weekly pictures can be found on the FunintheUP Substack. All Subscribers to the FunintheUP substack get the full detailed Fall Color Report with pictures and other updates through the week along with the main update on Mondays. I will also be providing UP Snowfall Reports (been doing reports since 2010), Yooper Steve adventures, special updates and news, giveaways, interviews, history, and other fun stuff on the Upper Peninsula.
Miles driven for 2022 Fall color report to date: 1300 miles (85 gallons of gas).
Western UP
Western UP is a bit slow to change this year but this week saw some good changes in color around the Ironwood area and the Porkies, running a bit behind last year that's for sure. This could be one of the better areas for more vibrant colors in the UP this season.
Northern UP
The Copper County and Keweenaw still has a lot of green, but M26 and US41 do have some nice stretches from Painesdale to Twin Lakes. North of Mohawk all the way to Copper Harbor there is some nice color starting to appear especially between Phoenix and Keweenaw Mtn Lodge. Huron Mountains are a bit behind last season, but there is some good color being seen more interior portions.
Central UP
The Ishpeming to Marquette area is starting to get more color especially more north. Views around Marquette are still pretty green, there is color change but you have to look a little harder. A bit more color this week up near Big Bay of Co Rd 550 and around 510 to AAA.
Eastern UP
The Cut River bridge is showing a bit more color and places like Brevort Lake are seeing colors along the lake. Shoreline along Lake Michigan is still pretty green. Tahquamenon falls is now seeing more color, a few reds, but mostly yellows and dull oranges.
Southern UP
Starting to see color around Norway and Iron Mtn and the stretch from Powers to Escanaba are looking a bit colorless just some yellow hues. Crystal falls area had plenty of color poppping up around Peavy Lake and Michigamme Reservoir.
If the UP Fall Color Report helped you plan your UP Fall Color Adventure please consider joining the Substack page or simply supporting through Paypal any $$ amount or through Venmo: funintheup
You can also join me on a Guided UP Adventure UpperPeninsulaTours.com
Thank you so much to those who have donated this year, it all goes right into the gas tank, I have drove over 1300 miles to bring you the UP Fall Color Report this season 2022.
Thanks for following the FunintheUP UP Fall Color Report, 9 years running.
Share your fall color photos fall @ funintheup.com or just message the FunintheUP facebook page.
Thanks for following the U.P. Fall Color Report, check back weekly for updates.
--Yooper Steve - U.P. Tour Guide::Photographer::Filmmaker
FunintheUP on Instagram - FunintheUP on Facebook
Yooper Steve Instagram - Yooper Steve Facebook - Yooper Steve
Welcome to week 7, 9th Annual UP Fall Color Report. FunintheUP has been the #1 source the last 8 years for U.P. Fall Color Reports. Below you will find the basic U.P. Fall Color Report. The full detailed report (last 8 years I provided it for Free, view past years here), more detailed color change map, and weekly pictures can be found on the FunintheUP Substack. All Subscribers to the FunintheUP substack get the full detailed Fall Color Report with pictures and other updates through the week along with the main update on Mondays. I will also be providing UP Snowfall Reports (been doing reports since 2010), Yooper Steve adventures, special updates and news, giveaways, interviews, history, and other fun stuff on the Upper Peninsula.
Miles driven for 2022 Fall color report to date: 1300 miles (85 gallons of gas).
Western UP
Western UP is a bit slow to change this year but this week saw some good changes in color around the Ironwood area and the Porkies, running a bit behind last year that's for sure. This could be one of the better areas for more vibrant colors in the UP this season.
Northern UP
The Copper County and Keweenaw still has a lot of green, but M26 and US41 do have some nice stretches from Painesdale to Twin Lakes. North of Mohawk all the way to Copper Harbor there is some nice color starting to appear especially between Phoenix and Keweenaw Mtn Lodge. Huron Mountains are a bit behind last season, but there is some good color being seen more interior portions.
Central UP
The Ishpeming to Marquette area is starting to get more color especially more north. Views around Marquette are still pretty green, there is color change but you have to look a little harder. A bit more color this week up near Big Bay of Co Rd 550 and around 510 to AAA.
Eastern UP
The Cut River bridge is showing a bit more color and places like Brevort Lake are seeing colors along the lake. Shoreline along Lake Michigan is still pretty green. Tahquamenon falls is now seeing more color, a few reds, but mostly yellows and dull oranges.
Southern UP
Starting to see color around Norway and Iron Mtn and the stretch from Powers to Escanaba are looking a bit colorless just some yellow hues. Crystal falls area had plenty of color poppping up around Peavy Lake and Michigamme Reservoir.
If the UP Fall Color Report helped you plan your UP Fall Color Adventure please consider joining the Substack page or simply supporting through Paypal any $$ amount or through Venmo: funintheup
You can also join me on a Guided UP Adventure UpperPeninsulaTours.com
Thank you so much to those who have donated this year, it all goes right into the gas tank, I have drove over 1300 miles to bring you the UP Fall Color Report this season 2022.
Thanks for following the FunintheUP UP Fall Color Report, 9 years running.
Share your fall color photos fall @ funintheup.com or just message the FunintheUP facebook page.
Thanks for following the U.P. Fall Color Report, check back weekly for updates.
--Yooper Steve - U.P. Tour Guide::Photographer::Filmmaker
FunintheUP on Instagram - FunintheUP on Facebook
Yooper Steve Instagram - Yooper Steve Facebook - Yooper Steve
Upper Peninsula of Michigan Fall Colors Report
Week 6, Aug 29th - Sept 4th
Fall Color Reports by Yooper Steve :: Sept 5th, 2022
Welcome to Week 6 of the Upper Peninsula Fall Color Report in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula.
Color Change Average as of Week 6: 5%-20%
This is officially the 9th Annual U.P. Fall Color report for 2022, can't believe it has been that long since I started doing these reports, time flies when you are having fun. There isn't a year that goes by that I don't enjoy fall, it does go by fast. For those who might be wondering why things look a little different this year on the page, it is because I have moved over to a subscription/membership based full report this year, you can still get the weekly report through peak color season for free here on this website but it won't have as much detail nor will it have as many pictures and videos and other special updates. The full report can be found on the FunintheUP Substack. I will also have UP Snow Reports, adventures, giveaways, history and other fun stuff that I will write about and have pics and videos of as well, different projects that I am working on, just a place where I can connect closer to those who follow FunintheUP and other Yooper Steve Adventures. Thanks for your support over the years.
NOTE: I am giving a FREE Yearly Subscription ($75 value) to anyone who has donated to FunintheUP from Aug 31st, 2021, to Sept 1st, 2022. If you have donated or think you have donated even $1 by FB Stars, Venmo, or through Paypal to FunintheUP send me a message and leave me your email address so I can give you a FREE 1yr Subscription to the Substack. I am also doing a drawing for 1 Free 1/2 day Guided Tour ($191 value, tour for 2 per) the first 10 people who signup get entered (must be signed up for 3 consective months). Also I will be drawing 1 persons name for 1 Full Day Guided Tour of the first 5 yearly Subscriptions ($340 value, tour for 2 per).
Western UP - Overall: 10%-20% color
The western UP has been a bit slower to move than normal years, there's been a good amount of rain suprisingly, that's a good thing though considering how warm it has been this summer, places like the northern areas near Houghton and Copper Harbor are really struggling to get any rain, so the Western UP could be the hot spot for sweet colors this season. Porkies had some yellows appearing, views from Summit peak were more progressed than Lake of the clouds views.
Northern UP - Overall: 10%-20%
Dry and hot has kept the color from being vibrant so far this season across the Copper Country and Keweenaw. Color has progressed though, just looking a little dull, but there's a lot of stressed trees this year due to the heat, some really sad looking leaves, we need rain, a good 1-3 inches would be helpful in the next couple weeks. There has been some cooler nights, but it did get down into 37-40 degree range the last two nights, not the best for colors but it shouldn't affect it to much as the trees are already stressed out. Copper Harbor Brockway Mtn color is still green for the most part.
Central UP - Overall: 5%-15%
Not a lot of good color yet. Give it another 2 weeks and things should really start popping, when peak hits is anyones guess this year, I have ideas but let's watch what happens this coming weekend into early next week. Green with hints of yellows and oranges especially western Marquette county, and into Baraga county.
Eastern UP - Overall: 5%-10%
Still really green in most places with spotty colors here and there, a long ways to go, not much to report over on the eastern side yet.
Southern UP - Overall: 5%-10%
Barely any changes, Escanaba area was so green, a few trees here and there had started seeing a few leaves changing. Give it this weekend to start seeing some more changes, maybe a few reds will pop out with the rains.
If the UP Fall Color Report helped you plan your UP Fall Color Adventure please consider joining the Substack page or simply supporting through Paypal any $$ amount or through Venmo: funintheup
You can also join me on a Guided UP Adventure UpperPeninsulaTours.com
Thank you so much to those who have donated this year, it all goes right into the gas tank, I have drove over 800 miles to bring you the UP Fall Color Report this season 2022.
Thanks for following the FunintheUP UP Fall Color Report, 9 years running.
Share your fall color photos fall @ funintheup.com or just message the FunintheUP facebook page.
Thanks for following the U.P. Fall Color Report, check back weekly for updates.
--Yooper Steve - U.P. Tour Guide::Photographer::Filmmaker
FunintheUP on Instagram - FunintheUP on Facebook
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Color Change Average as of Week 6: 5%-20%
This is officially the 9th Annual U.P. Fall Color report for 2022, can't believe it has been that long since I started doing these reports, time flies when you are having fun. There isn't a year that goes by that I don't enjoy fall, it does go by fast. For those who might be wondering why things look a little different this year on the page, it is because I have moved over to a subscription/membership based full report this year, you can still get the weekly report through peak color season for free here on this website but it won't have as much detail nor will it have as many pictures and videos and other special updates. The full report can be found on the FunintheUP Substack. I will also have UP Snow Reports, adventures, giveaways, history and other fun stuff that I will write about and have pics and videos of as well, different projects that I am working on, just a place where I can connect closer to those who follow FunintheUP and other Yooper Steve Adventures. Thanks for your support over the years.
NOTE: I am giving a FREE Yearly Subscription ($75 value) to anyone who has donated to FunintheUP from Aug 31st, 2021, to Sept 1st, 2022. If you have donated or think you have donated even $1 by FB Stars, Venmo, or through Paypal to FunintheUP send me a message and leave me your email address so I can give you a FREE 1yr Subscription to the Substack. I am also doing a drawing for 1 Free 1/2 day Guided Tour ($191 value, tour for 2 per) the first 10 people who signup get entered (must be signed up for 3 consective months). Also I will be drawing 1 persons name for 1 Full Day Guided Tour of the first 5 yearly Subscriptions ($340 value, tour for 2 per).
Western UP - Overall: 10%-20% color
The western UP has been a bit slower to move than normal years, there's been a good amount of rain suprisingly, that's a good thing though considering how warm it has been this summer, places like the northern areas near Houghton and Copper Harbor are really struggling to get any rain, so the Western UP could be the hot spot for sweet colors this season. Porkies had some yellows appearing, views from Summit peak were more progressed than Lake of the clouds views.
Northern UP - Overall: 10%-20%
Dry and hot has kept the color from being vibrant so far this season across the Copper Country and Keweenaw. Color has progressed though, just looking a little dull, but there's a lot of stressed trees this year due to the heat, some really sad looking leaves, we need rain, a good 1-3 inches would be helpful in the next couple weeks. There has been some cooler nights, but it did get down into 37-40 degree range the last two nights, not the best for colors but it shouldn't affect it to much as the trees are already stressed out. Copper Harbor Brockway Mtn color is still green for the most part.
Central UP - Overall: 5%-15%
Not a lot of good color yet. Give it another 2 weeks and things should really start popping, when peak hits is anyones guess this year, I have ideas but let's watch what happens this coming weekend into early next week. Green with hints of yellows and oranges especially western Marquette county, and into Baraga county.
Eastern UP - Overall: 5%-10%
Still really green in most places with spotty colors here and there, a long ways to go, not much to report over on the eastern side yet.
Southern UP - Overall: 5%-10%
Barely any changes, Escanaba area was so green, a few trees here and there had started seeing a few leaves changing. Give it this weekend to start seeing some more changes, maybe a few reds will pop out with the rains.
If the UP Fall Color Report helped you plan your UP Fall Color Adventure please consider joining the Substack page or simply supporting through Paypal any $$ amount or through Venmo: funintheup
You can also join me on a Guided UP Adventure UpperPeninsulaTours.com
Thank you so much to those who have donated this year, it all goes right into the gas tank, I have drove over 800 miles to bring you the UP Fall Color Report this season 2022.
Thanks for following the FunintheUP UP Fall Color Report, 9 years running.
Share your fall color photos fall @ funintheup.com or just message the FunintheUP facebook page.
Thanks for following the U.P. Fall Color Report, check back weekly for updates.
--Yooper Steve - U.P. Tour Guide::Photographer::Filmmaker
FunintheUP on Instagram - FunintheUP on Facebook
Yooper Steve Instagram - Yooper Steve Facebook - Yooper Steve
Disclaimer: Keep in mind this report is a guide and in no way is it totally inclusive of every spot for fall color in the Upper Peninsula. I drive hundreds of miles each week across the U.P. viewing the fall colors and it is physically impossible to be in all places and analyze every area. Keep in mind color change happens slowly along Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake of the Clouds overlook, Brockway Mountain, Pictured Rocks, Whitefish Point, Mackinac Island, and Drummond Island. Some of these areas can be two weeks behind the interior portions of the Western UP, Northern UP, and Central UP. Also the Southern UP can be up to 1 week and in some cases 2 weeks behind as well. This is the 9th Annual FunintheUP Fall Color Report, with hopefully many more to come.
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