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downwardspiralstairs t1_itg6wmr wrote

You did, the foliage was very early this year due to the draught but you can still see some great sights.

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amphetaminesfailure t1_ithaxdi wrote

While the cause of the early peak was awful, I feel like it was nice to have the peak around here in mid-October. In my head I feel like that's when it should be, if that makes any sense.

And I was actually surprised at how vibrant the peak was, along the southcoast it was one of the best ones we've had in years. I thought the drought would have really dulled the colors, but it didn't.

Now I'm just hoping it didn't screw up the local tree farms, because I always like to pick out a fresh cut Christmas tree. I'm afraid they're going to be really sappy and won't last as long after being cut.

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JazzyJ19 t1_ithgizs wrote

I noted that too!..like okay homes... cause you own the air space!?!..what a dumb sign. A part of living Mass that drives me nuts...the amount of Karen’s is astounding

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redbullandhennessy t1_ithj6lu wrote

I think it’s because the state police helicopters frequent the airspace, if I’m not mistaken this is Quabbin.

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[deleted] t1_itg87o0 wrote

Nice bike. Get a few more scenic rides before the snow/ salt. 👍

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Zealousideal_Lie_383 t1_itgai3c wrote

I was in western mass this weekend (becket, Pittsfield, Chester) and the foliage is still quite nice

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joelav t1_itgcwxd wrote

That is western MA (Ware)

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FrostBellaBlue t1_ithl8ya wrote

The Quabbin is part of Belchertown 😘

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joelav t1_ithntmd wrote

The Quabbin is a part of like 10 towns. That pic was taken in ware. I ride there 3 to 5 days a week

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gitbse t1_itiaxdm wrote

It's definitely still around, but for sure not as bright as it was. The last few weeks have had some of the brightest colors I can think of in recent years.

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radwagondesign t1_ith5t89 wrote

Friday was incredible, Saturday was noticeably less vibrant. Crazy to see such a difference in just a day.

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Current-Photo2857 t1_itiozea wrote

Peak in (at least my part of) western MA/ the Berkshires has always felt like the second & third weeks of October (around Columbus Day)….by the 4th week, the leaves are almost all brown and by Halloween, we have spooky naked trees.

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PabloX68 t1_itj5s8w wrote

Great color scheme on the Duc.

I rode out to the Stone Cow brewery in Barry (took a 4 pack to go) on Saturday and the foliage was pretty nice along the way.

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