Fall foliage
The show's about to start
 Brisk mornings and shorter days:
Mother Nature's
giving us the signs that the annual spectacle of
color-change is on its way from streambeds to
mountaintops in the vast forests of Plumas
County.
Plan to witness the Northern Sierra's
dazzling red,
yellow and orange color, set against blue sky and
dark green conifers this year with the help
of the
Plumas County Fall
Color Guide and map. Or track the
progress of color from local leaf-peeper and
botanist reports on the Awesome
Autumn blog.
Although the leaves have already begun to
turn, it's
a sure bet that mid-October will be the best
time to
enjoy peak color. But don't fuss and fret about
missing the big-color climax; you'll still be
able
to enjoy a full array of colors as different
species
turn at varying elevations from late
September all
the way to early November.
So, head out of town, get off the beaten
track, and
come see why the state travel commission this
year
declared: "In California, fall foliage is
synonymous
with Plumas County!"
Order a Plumas County Fall Color Guide
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New freebies for leaf-peepers
Complete kit for your car
 Dirt and splattered bugs can
really
wreck a fall
color scenic backroad view. That's why the Plumas
County Visitors Bureau this fall is giving away
FREE
Awesome Autumn Leaf-Peeper Windshield Cleaner.
You'll get a handy travel-sized spritzer to
keep in
the car, and a Smokey Bear trash bag filled with
sturdy paper towels for cleaning your windows in
between gas station visits.
Pick these up free at the Visitors Center off
Hwy.
70 about a half-mile west of downtown Quincy,
or at
visitor centers in Chester, Greenville,
Graeagle and
Portola.
Also get a free sign: "Plumas County Leaf-Peeper:
Makes Frequent Stops." Tack it up in your
car's rear
window to alert other drivers and get them
smiling
as you take your time on the road.
Order a leaf-peeper sign
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Want more color?
Find it at small town events
Stunning fall color isn't the only show in
town.
Visitors coming to Plumas County
this
autumn can
also take in some way-fun colorful
small town events.
Foodies won't want
to miss
the Sierra
Nevada
Chowder Cook-off in Greenville, or the
chocolate-wine-cheese event in Meadow Valley.
Sign
up now for a guided tour to the historic
gold-mining
town of La Porte, or an eco-tour of Native
American
culture and watershed restoration. Art shows, a
quilt show, an apple fest, and Halloween costume
balls are coming up.  Living history storytelling and
Smokey Bear are part of the fun of Fall
Fest
presented by the Plumas National Forest on
Oct. 7.
And don't miss the season's headline event, the
Mountain
Harvest Blues & Blues Festival on
Saturday,
Oct. 14, featuring 20 brewers and music by
Sol Jibe.
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Fall lodging discounts
Fall specials and packages are being offered by
several Plumas County lodging
providers.
You'll find bed and breakfast
inns, cozy
cottages, resorts, rustic log cabins, and upscale
vacation rentals, some packaged with a round of
golf. You may view the individual
provider's web sites or just give them a
call.
Please be sure to mention you saw the special
on the
Plumas County Visitors Bureau Web site. Some
restrictions apply. Accommodations are based on
availability.
See fall lodging specials
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Share your oohs and aahs
Send a leaf-peeper report
Now how about helping us out? Join the Awesome
Autumn leaf-peeper team by letting us know
what you've
seen in Plumas County! We'll post your leaf
reports
and photos for
all to see on the daily blog. It's fun! Simply
email us your sightings, call us at
800-326-2247, or
drop by the Visitors Center in Quincy.
Email your leaf-peeper reports
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