Michigan's parks and backroads fill up each fall with people looking for the most spectacular leaf colors. If you're considering a scenic drive, now may be the time to plan; fall colors aren't far away.

A foliage color forecast map available at Explore Fall predicts leaves will begin changing colors in mid-September in the western Upper Peninsula, with parts of the UP reaching peak fall colors by mid-October. The Lower Peninsula will see peak colors by late October.

Among Michigan's many backroads, travelers consider M-22 along Lake Michigan's shoreline among the best. The road winds along the lake and through numerous stands of colorful hardwoods.

Pure Michigan says numerous state parks offer colorful ways to enjoy the outdoors. Tahquamenon Falls State Park is among the m

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