Fall season in early stages; Ozarks to begin seeing fall colors

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With the fall season in its early stages, tree leaves in the Ozarks begin producing their fall colors. Motorists from across the country travel along the region’s rural highways and country roads just to have a look at the colorful, changing landscape.

Century 21 LeMac Realty Principal Broker Jewel Pendergrass says tourists visit the Ozarks, with the intention of just passing through to take in the scenery or visit for the summer and fall months, and end up looking for a residence.

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KTLO-FM’s Gardening in the Ozarks host Vicki Garner says in Arkansas, the time of the changes can vary depending on the region and the weather conditions.

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Garner says Arkansas leaf watcher teams are giving their earliest reports of some leaves changing, but green is still the predominant color.

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Garner adds motorists looking for fall colors have several options in the Ozarks for anyone planning a one-day trip.

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Another destination to look for is Maple Hill Cemetery near Harrison.

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The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism will post weekly updates online of fall color in the Natural State. For updates, go online to arkansas.com/outdoors.

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