A band of north-central Wisconsin is at its seasonal best for fall color, according to the latest Travel Wisconsin Fall Color Report, while some far northern locations are already past peak.
Observers reported 100% color in locations including Ashland, Clark County, Hurley, Manitowish Waters, Medford, Oconto County and Tomahawk.
Door County and Wausau were both listed at 90%, close to peak. Other Northeast and north-central readings as of Oct. 15 included Manitowoc and Oshkosh at 75%, Appleton at 65%, Fond du Lac at 65%, Stevens Point at 65%, Wisconsin Rapids at 60% and Green Bay at 55%.
Locations listed as already past peak included Boulder Junction, Cable, Eagle River, Hayward, Mercer, Minong, Rhinelander and Shawano.
The report is compiled from more than 100 observers around the state, with most updating weekly during the color season.
