 Well, if you've been outside at all lately, you've probably noticed a drastic change in the landscape. And this week's Northwest Adventure, our Josh Peterson shows us where you can find some of the best fall colors. There's nothing quite like the sights and sounds of fall. Each day, just about everywhere you look, the scenery around northern and central Minnesota has exploded with bright and vibrant colors. While this is a common yearly sight, we are seeing these bold colors earlier than past years. It looks like we are hitting peak right now in north central and northwestern Minnesota. With the maples already turning nice colors of yellow and orange, some red even. One contributing factor to the early showing is the moderate drought the area had last summer. The lack of moisture accelerated the process and has provided Minnesotans and its guests with a kaleidoscope of color. Things like drought can already kind of stress a tree going into this, this changing photo period. So the drought actually will factor in but it'll just cause leaves maybe to drop a little earlier than they would have otherwise. One way to find the best colors in the area is by going online and checking the fall color finder, courtesy of the Minnesota DNR. The map is updated weekly and provides an opportunity for fall color seekers to post and share their colorful photos. If you're looking to get out and explore the fall colors, the Minnesota DNR recommends starting in your own backyard and visiting your local state park. Well, I think our maples are really going to peak this week. We still have oaks ahead of us and of course the Tamarack are even later in the season. So for us, it's pretty spread out and we enjoy that. There's, it's a lovely time of year. Around this time each year, the park begins to see an increase in visitors who are simply there to explore the park and take in its natural and colorful fall beauty. I would say that we definitely get people that are out looking for fall colors. And they may be local people just out for a day trip. They might come through here, take a walk along Rocky Point. The fall colors don't last long. And if you want to check out the scenery before that last leaf drops, it's best to do so sooner rather than later. With this week's Northwoods adventure, in Bemidji, Josh Peterson, Lakeland News. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.