Fall Foliage Will Suffer from Drought

The extreme drought that has struck much of the country this summer will ruin the anticipated reds and gold of autumn in the South, mid-Atlantic and West, as have certain forest pests. But in New England, the outlook is great for leaf-peepers, according to a USA Today story. Here's some advice: Enjoy the foliage every chance you get.

Over time, as global warming alters the climate, the maple trees that make New England's hills turn red will not fare well. The tree likes a cold winter, and over the course of decades will suffer and probably die out in lower latitudes, scientists have warned.

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