Foliage during labor day weekend

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We are planning a trip to VT during labor<BR>day weekend. <BR>What will be the best area in VT to catch<BR>foliage scenes during labor day weekend.<P>Thanks.

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For Labor Day weekend, I'd head to northern Vermont, probably the Northeast Kingdom for the most foliage. You're going to see some around Killington, Sugarbush/Mad River Valley and Stowe, too, at that time, but probably not in vast amounts. Already I can see signs of leaves turning here and there on all the hillsides, even in Quechee and Woodstock, but certainly not with much intensity yet, and it's still sporadic. A lot can happen in three weeks, which is how far off Labor Day is right now, but your best best presently is to head north and hope for the best...the further north, the better the chances of more color. Also with higher altitude in the mountains, you'll see more color...it starts at the top of the mountain and works its way down, just as it starts in the north and works its way south, so there are a number of variables at play. Also, if you haven't made your reservations yet, I recommend you do so quickly for Labor Day weekend. Have fun! Susanne