There is something breath taking about coming around a corner on a backroad in Texas and being hit with a view showcasing thousands of trees all with different colored leaves as the season is changing. It’s something you will never forget because it truly is that beautiful.  

Obviously, you’re not going to find that when you’re driving on the Interstate in the middle of rush hour traffic. But if it’s something you love to see you won’t have to go too far because Texas is full of so much natural beauty. And your journey to find those beautiful colors just got easier as there is a new map that is showing you when leaves are changing colors. 

Map Shows Peak Foliage Across Texas 

The map was created by SmokyMountains.com and shows that over the next couple of weeks will really be the best time to see all the gorgeous fall colors on display in the Lone Star State.  

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How Do They Come Up with the Peak Foliage Map for Texas? 

The map is created by looking at historical temperatures, and rain data from the past, as well as what’s expected in the coming weeks. 

Even if you’re extremely busy right now and don't have time to go on a road trip to see all the beautiful leaves that are changing color, just try to walk on a trail somewhere that has trees.  

You don’t want to miss out on how stunning these colors can look during this time of year. Life is so stressful, take some time to stop and look at the beauty that is around us, you won’t regret it.  

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