Falling Leaves

On Friday they said the color is 70% - it looked like it is 50%, but as the trees darken and change it can be hard to determine. On Friday I had the opportunity to drive up M-119 through the famed tunnel of trees. I had hoped for miraculous showing of brilliant colors and did see glimpses, but the peak will probably occur next weekend. That is, as long as the wind and rain don't knock the leaves down. ON Saturday I traveled to Traverse City and again had the chance to see the colors along many miles of country roads. Some spots were in full color and others looked like they had barely begun to change. It is nice to know we have some days of glorious color left to enjoy. There is always that fine line between color peak and the last of the leaves of fall.
Still, each day I see the leaves glowing from the inside out as they flash bright oranges, reds and yellows. When the sky is muted the leaves seem to light up the outdoors. The most perfect maple grows across the street and I see it each time I leave my house. I'll try to snap a picture and post it.
This is such an amazing time of year, watching Mother Nature put on a cloak of color just before the world turns white for months on end. What a gift to have the ability to see and enjoy this display. Watch out for me as I drive around for the next week or so. I tend to be a bit more dangerous a driver during color season since my eyes wander from tree to tree.