October in Kentucky brings with it lots of color to trees across the Commonwealth. Robert Meyers is the state naturalist. In addition to flooded communities, Meyers said many sections in eastern Kentucky have seen consistent rains. So, he said that’s a predictor for good colors over the next month. Meyers cites Harlan County’s Kingdom Come State Park as an example where elevation makes a difference.
“And then you’re following along the little shepherd’s trail which is a real popular little road to drive in the fall you’re back up to 3000-foot elevation so it’s going to be later at the end of the month before that peak kicks in. But, when you go down the mountain and it’s warmer, then you might look at the third week of October,” said Meyers.
