Oct. 13, 2004
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Autumn
--- A great time to enjoy a blaze of color in Iowa
AMES,
Iowa – Autumn in Iowa is anything but one-dimensional with a bumper crop of
fall festivals and special events, the flamboyant fall foliage, harvest season,
hunting, football, and the crisper, downward turn of temperatures.
People often travel
hundreds to thousands of miles to see the annual leaf color change in different
parts of the U.S., but in Iowa we are fortunate that the autumn beauty is often
close by, or just a few hours away from our back door.
The
most popular way to enjoy the splashy color of autumn in Iowa is just to get out
and do it. Put on your long-sleeves and get ready to experience the fall
fragrances, listen to the dry leaves crunch underfoot, and witness the brilliant
yellows, reds, oranges, golds--- even deep purple.
Your
ticket to a fantastic fall is the wealth of travel, tourism and plant
information available on the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Web site: www.dot.state.ia.us.
Here’s a sample of what’s offered:
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An explanation of why leaves change color
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Traditional peak color times in Iowa
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Leaf color characteristics of common plants
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Information about Iowa’s native trees, grasses and wildflowers
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Fall crafts for the kids
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Scenic driving routes
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Trails to explore, hike and bike
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Rivers and streams for canoeing
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Tips on how to take great fall foliage pictures
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Directions on how to preserve leaves
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Downloadable brochures, books and maps
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Fall photos
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Links to tourism information, the fall color reports and other Iowa
resources
We’ve
got all the information you'll need to experience an Iowa autumn at its best.
Check it out. Then make the time to get out and enjoy it!
For
more information, contact one of the DOT’s fall information specialists:
Plant information - Mark Masteller at 515-239-1424
Scenic byways - Troy Siefert at 515-239-1369
Trails – Nancy Anania at 515-239-1621 or Steve Bowman at 515-239-1337
Biking – Kathy Ridnour at 515-239-1713
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