Leaves getting ready to turn for fall

It is a welcome sight for many, the turning of the leaves to splashes of red, orange and yellow. Because of its location, the Alexandria Lakes Area produces a nice variety of fall color. It is situated in a transition zone between the hardwoods to the south and east and the coniferous trees to the north. Sugar Maples are perhaps a “fan favorite” because it produces great reds and oranges. The combination of American Basswoods, Red Oak, Birch, Aspen, Black Walnut, White Cedar and Tamarack add to the color pallette. Eastern White Pine and Norway (Red) Pine also provide the yearround shades of green.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources puts out their annual Fall Color Finder. They highlight Lake Carlos State Park in their report, but Douglas County has more than 2400 acres in park land when you add in the County and City parks.

For more information on places to check out the fall colors and things to do in the area, follow this link.