Fall is just around the corner, when leaves begin to change their colors. But have you ever wondered what causes them to transform? "Plants make their food using sunlight and something called ...

Scientists have long questioned whether the vibrant colors of fall foliage serve an evolutionary purpose. One theory suggests red pigments protect leaves from sun damage, allowing trees to absorb more ...

Millions of people every year make it a goal every fall to witness the beautiful changing of leaves. Timing is key, as see peak season is when trees are at their maximum brightness. It’s a challenging ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The season's first peak colors are bursting in parts of the Empire state as New York's leaf-peeping season hits its stride.

Fall is a magical time in Lake Tahoe. Mornings are crisp, crowds are down and bursts of red, gold and orange leaves are beginning to sweep across the Sierra. Here are some hikes in the basin to catch ...

When the air becomes crisp and the leaves start to turn, it only means one thing: Fall has arrived! Don't get us wrong, we love the bright green hues that grace the treetops throughout the spring and ...

Leaves changing colors is one of the most iconic parts of autumn in the United States, and there's still time to catch stunning fall foliage before trees become totally bare leading into winter. But ...

It's almost peak leaf peeping season in the New York City area, when the colors of fall are seen in full, but it's looking a little different this year. Recent weather patterns are causing leaves to ...

It’s officially fall in the northern hemisphere, but depending where you are, it might not look like it. From Maine and Vermont to New York, tourists often flock to the U.S. East Coast to see the ...

The season's first peak colors are bursting in parts of the Empire state as New York's leaf-peeping season hits its stride. According to New York's weekly fall foliage report, spectacular seasonal ...