A Conversation about Vermont Fall Foliage
September 24, 2024
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When it comes to Vermont fall foliage, Mike Snyder has a theory.
“The great fall show begins with kind of a dull show,” says Snyder, who served as Vermont’s Commissioner of Forest Parks and Recreation for over a decade before leaving his post in 2022 to become an independent consultant.
“The first ones to (turn) do it in this pale, dusky, muted way. But it’s not over because that’s just a veil of leaves on the surface of the forest. Once those leaves are gone, you start to see that there’s still a lot of green left, and that green starts to change in much more vibrant, distinctive ways,” he says. “It’s all about trusting the trees.”
-Mike Snyder served as Vermont’s Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation for over a decade.
Vermont’s fall foliage typically starts in the state’s far northeastern corner—also known as the Northeast Kingdom—and in the highest elevations, before working its way down to the foothills and valleys.
On this podcast episode, Snyder talks about Vermont fall foliage, forest health, and what it’s like living in a tourist town.
Upcoming Vermont Fall Events
Bristol Harvest Festival – Sept. 28
Burke Fall Festival – Sept. 28
Cabot Cheese and Culture Festival – Sept. 28
Montpelier Fall Festival and Fun Run – Sept. 28
New England Street Food Festival in Brattleboro – Sept. 28
Old Fashioned Harvest Market in Underhill Sept. 28-29
Vermont Pumpkin Chuckin’ Festival in Stowe – Sept. 29
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