“New York is home to some of the most spectacular foliage and natural beauty in the country, making it one of the nation's top destinations to visit in autumn,” said Governor Cuomo. “This is the perfect time for New Yorkers and visitors alike to take a trip to any number of state parks, historic sites and attractions across this great state and discover all there is to love about this special time of year in New York.”
One of the most popular travel times of the year, the fall foliage season means big business in New York State. In 2015, it is estimated that travel spending from September through November in the state had a total economic impact of more than $26.5 billion. Because of its size, New York has one of the best foliage seasons in the nation. On any given weekend, from late September through mid-November, there is somewhere in the state with peak foliage.
To promote spectacular autumn sites found across the State, I LOVE NY will host a social media campaign featuring photos taken by Twitter, Instagram and Facebook users called Foliage Photog of the Week. The campaign will run through the end of the foliage season in early November and one spectacular New York State fall foliage photo posted using the #NYLovesFall hashtag will be selected and shared across all I LOVE NY social media channels each week. To qualify, users must tag photos with the name of the location of where the image was taken.
Volunteer Leaf Peepers
The I LOVE NY team of volunteer Leaf Peepers, located throughout the state's 11 vacation regions, are tasked with keeping track of the color change in their area as leaves progress each week. The information is then used for fall foliage reports, which are posted online each week, featuring a detailed map of color change throughout New York State, vantage points for viewing spectacular foliage, suggested autumn getaways and weekly event listings in each region. Find the first 2016 New York State Fall Foliage Report here.About Fall Foliage
The weekly foliage report, a detailed map charting fall color progress, vantage points for viewing spectacular foliage, suggested autumn getaways and weekly event listings are available by visiting the I LOVE NEW YORK web site at www.iloveny.com/foliage. Reports are also available by dialing, toll-free, 800/CALL-NYS (800/225-5697) from anywhere in the U.S., its territories and Canada. To learn how to become a volunteer Leaf Peeper, e-mail your name, address and phone number to foliage@esd.ny.gov. Fall foliage reports are also available by dialing, toll-free, 800-CALL-NYS.About New York State
New York State features 11 beautiful vacation regions. New York's attractions span from landmarks such as Niagara Falls to the wine trails of Hudson Valley and treasures like the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Whether it's wide-ranging outdoor activities for the whole family like hiking, culinary wonders and farm-to-table fresh foods, snowmobiling, skiing and snowboarding, or the rich history and culture of one of the 13 original colonies, New York State offers diverse activities for all travelers. For more information, visit www.iloveny.com. Media can find press releases and more athttp://www.iloveny.com/thebeat/.Follow the I LOVE NY social media channels for news on tourism in New York State. From NYC to Niagara Falls and all points in between, there's so much to love to LOVE in NY! Check out I LOVE NEW YORK on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for great ideas for your next getaway.
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