It's Last Call for Fall Foliage in Southeast Oklahoma

Every year our social media fills up with the sights of nature's glory. While it's fine to take it all in from the comfort of your couch, right now is THE best time to get out and see it.

Earlier this year experts predicted that the peak season for fall colors would arrive late and linger an extra week. A direct effect of a hot summer with enough rainfall to produce vibrancy in the forests, and they weren't wrong. Even the Wichita Mountains are abnormally full of color this year.

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All the same, some of the more popular foliage areas of the state have already past their peak season, the leaves are gone, but right now is the best time to get down to Southeast Oklahoma and take in all the beauty.

Talimena National Scenic Byway

This is the gold standard route for fall foliage in the Sooner State. It's a beautifully built highway deep in the secluded woods.

It's also experiencing its peak season and fullest color-pop right now.

Foliage Update 11-13-2023 - Fall foliage along the Talimena National Scenic Byway is at its peak. Visitors to the area can expect to see leaves in several colors including red, orange, yellow, green and brown. Vines and sumac have turned a mixture of orange and red. Oak trees have turned orange and brown and bushes are primarily yellow with red-orange leaves mixed in. Leaves have started to fall and incredible fews of fall foliage can be seen along the area hiking trails.

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With a forecast full of good weather, gas prices on a three-year average low, and plenty of time left to plan a day trip, you should try to experience this drive while its on display in its full glory.

If Talimena is a little too far of a drive, there are other places in peak season across the state too. You can get all the details close to where you are over at TravelOK.

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