Fall Colors

The autumn leaves are falling fast, and winter is knocking at the door. But with temperatures expected in the upper 60s this weekend, October is extending its invitation to celebrate fall. Join WXPR’s Erin Gottsacker on the Ice Age Trail for this week’s Explore Up North.

The fall foliage in the Northwoods is taking a hit this week with the wet and windy weather.But there’s still plenty to explore this season.On this week’s Explore Up North, WXPR’s Katie Thoresen takes us to the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest.

For our first episode of Explore Up North, WXPR’s Katie Thoresen takes us to one of the most iconic and popular spots to view the colors: The Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.

While this summer-like weather is trying to hold on a bit longer, more fall-like temperatures are in the forecast this week.And with it, more people will be looking forward viewing the fall colors.

In this week’s All Things Outdoors WXPR’s Katie Thoresen talks with DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto about paddling in the autumn months.

Severe drought in Southeast and Northwest Wisconsin could mute fall color in those parts of the state. But North-Central Wisconsin anticipates an especially vibrant autumn. That could drive more tourists to the region.

The Mountain Fire Tower stands 100 feet tall.It was built in 1935 by the U.S. Forest Service and the Civilian Conservation Corp.It used to part of a…