Travel Wisconsin's Fall Color Report Unveils the Awe in Autumn

MADISON, Wis. (Sept. 22, 2025) – As autumn officially begins today, Travel Wisconsin’s Fall Color Report empowers residents and visitors with the information and inspiration to maximize every moment of the beautiful but brief season.

The Fall Color Report is an interactive, map-based report that tracks the changing fall leaves as they transform from green to peak color, serving as a comprehensive resource for visitors to plan a fall trip. By selecting a destination on the report, users find recommendations for nearby lodging, dining, activities and events to round out a trip. More than 90 volunteer reporters provide regular updates throughout September and October, keeping fall color seekers informed of the seasonal transformation.

“Autumn is full of the unforgettable. The colorful landscape, fall festivals, once-a-year activities and seasonal flavors are moments that can become lifelong memories,” said Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers. “Fall moves by fast. With the Fall Color Report, you’ll make every moment count by discovering beautiful places to see the changing leaves, ideas for filling out an itinerary and inspiration to find the awe in autumn.”

The Fall Color Report includes filtering options to help with planning. Visitors can sort the report by the best currently reported fall color for spur-of-the-moment trips. The report can also be filtered by estimated week of peak to plan trips in advance. Additionally, icons on the map indicate notable points of interest to take in fall color like Eagle Tower in Door County and Grandad Bluff in La Crosse — both locations recognized as Wonders of Wisconsin.

Further refine fall travel plans with the assistance of Travel Wisconsin’s Trail Report, which is directly linked on the Fall Color Report. Visitors can use one report to identify colorful areas and the other to find trail networks for hiking and biking.

“Wisconsin is nearly half covered in forests, and one of the best ways to take in fall is on the trail,” said Secretary Sayers. “The Wisconsin Trail Report and Fall Color Report are like a slice of apple pie and ice cream — the perfect pairing. Used together, these reports serve as your guide for navigating Wisconsin’s color-filled landscape by bike or by boot.”

Travel Wisconsin representatives are available for interviews about the Fall Color Report, including how to use the resource, ideas of where to see fall color and ways to make the most of autumn. Residents and visitors can find more fall vacation inspiration by visiting TravelWisconsin.com and signing up for a weekly email update highlighting peak fall color, as well as other seasonal trip ideas.