Fall 2022 prediction

Temperature and soil moisture together affect fall color, and we've seen these factors vary widely in recent years. Local weather conditions have an impact on local fall color, and the amount and intensity of fall colors are influenced by conditions before and also during fall, when chlorophyll stops being produced. "Overall color this year should be as stunning as we've come to expect if there are sunny days and chilly but not freezing nights as we get more into the season," anticipates Minnesota DNR's official fall color predictor, Val Cervenka.

Here's to sunshine and cool nights!

Stop to smell the prairie flowers

Right now, the prairie's where it's at, with blooming wildflowers carpeting the ground. Northwest Minnesota is the place to be to see more wildflowers, first foliage changes, and amazing sunsets.