Fall Foliage Hot Lines from greatriver.com
It's fall and few locations in the country offer the same natural beauty as the easel-like bluffs of the Mississippi River Valley. We'll keep you posted on color hot-spots as the season progresses,
but you will also find the following sites and hotlines of interest. Peak color periods for each state are noted in paragraphs.
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Arkansas. 800-628-8725; www.1800natural.com (late October to early November)
Illinois. 800-226-6632; www.enjoyillinois.com (early October)
Kentucky. 800-225-8747; (late October)
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Minnesota. 800-657-3700; www.exploreminnesota.com (late September to mid-October)
Missouri. 800-778-1234; www.missouritourism.org (mid-to-late October)
Tennessee. 800-697-4200; www.state.tn.us/tourdev/ (early November)
Wisconsin. 800-432-8747; www.travelwisconsin.com (early through mid-October)
The BEST WAY to enjoy FALL COLOR may be by bike on the many public trails now maintained along the Mississippi River. Bob Robinson has bike the entire length of the
Mississippi River, from Itasca to the Gulf. He shares a wealth of experience in his new guide devoted to BICYCLING the MISSISSIPPI RIVER TRAIL.
Now Available! Quality 5x7 photo note cards featuring fall color on the Mississippi River. Visit our online bookstore to see more options!
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