Leaves around the northern U.S. are starting to turn orange, yellow and red, inspiring legions of leaf lovers to hop in their cars and travel to the countryside for the best look at fall’s

Leaf peeping — the act of traveling to witness nature’s annual kaleidoscope — contributes billions of dollars to the economy, especially in New England and New York.

You don't have to travel far within the state to see some beaming bright trees changing color but these are the best places with the most ultimate views to see the fall foliage in Maine.

But this year, some of the most colorful displays could be in the Midwest. AccuWeather, the commercial forecasting service, said in early September that it expects especially vibrant foliage in states such as Michigan and Illinois.

PORTLAND, Maine - Fall is back, and bringing with it jack-o'-lanterns, football, pumpkin spice everything and — in some parts of the country &m

Fall is back, and bringing with it jack-o’-lanterns, football, pumpkin spice everything and — in some parts of the country — especially vibrant foliage.