Photo Essay: Fall foliage decorates Fort Drum with stunning colors

By Mike Strasser, Fort Drum Garrison Public AffairsOctober 5, 2023

Photo Essay: Fall foliage decorates Fort Drum with stunning colors
1 / 11 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The fall foliage across Fort Drum is nearing its peak, with tree leaves changing from green to brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow. It’s the perfect time for community members to take a fall foliage tour and admire the bursts of colors decorating the post. According to the Fort Drum Natural Resources Branch, forests cover roughly 57 percent of the installation, and the trail system provide miles of access to experience the beauty of nature. (Photo by Mike Strasser, Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs) (Photo Credit: Michael Strasser) VIEW ORIGINAL
Photo Essay: Fall foliage decorates Fort Drum with stunning colors
2 / 11 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The fall foliage across Fort Drum is nearing its peak, with tree leaves changing from green to brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow. It’s the perfect time for community members to take a fall foliage tour and admire the bursts of colors decorating the post. According to the Fort Drum Natural Resources Branch, forests cover roughly 57 percent of the installation, and the trail system provide miles of access to experience the beauty of nature. (Photo by Mike Strasser, Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs) (Photo Credit: Michael Strasser) VIEW ORIGINAL
Photo Essay: Fall foliage decorates Fort Drum with stunning colors
3 / 11 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The fall foliage across Fort Drum is nearing its peak, with tree leaves changing from green to brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow. It’s the perfect time for community members to take a fall foliage tour and admire the bursts of colors decorating the post. According to the Fort Drum Natural Resources Branch, forests cover roughly 57 percent of the installation, and the trail system provide miles of access to experience the beauty of nature. (Photo by Mike Strasser, Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs) (Photo Credit: Michael Strasser) VIEW ORIGINAL
Photo Essay: Fall foliage decorates Fort Drum with stunning colors
4 / 11 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The fall foliage across Fort Drum is nearing its peak, with tree leaves changing from green to brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow. It’s the perfect time for community members to take a fall foliage tour and admire the bursts of colors decorating the post. According to the Fort Drum Natural Resources Branch, forests cover roughly 57 percent of the installation, and the trail system provide miles of access to experience the beauty of nature. (Photo by Mike Strasser, Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs) (Photo Credit: Michael Strasser) VIEW ORIGINAL
Photo Essay: Fall foliage decorates Fort Drum with stunning colors
5 / 11 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The fall foliage across Fort Drum is nearing its peak, with tree leaves changing from green to brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow. It’s the perfect time for community members to take a fall foliage tour and admire the bursts of colors decorating the post. According to the Fort Drum Natural Resources Branch, forests cover roughly 57 percent of the installation, and the trail system provide miles of access to experience the beauty of nature. (Photo by Mike Strasser, Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs) (Photo Credit: Michael Strasser) VIEW ORIGINAL
Photo Essay: Fall foliage decorates Fort Drum with stunning colors
6 / 11 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The fall foliage across Fort Drum is nearing its peak, with tree leaves changing from green to brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow. It’s the perfect time for community members to take a fall foliage tour and admire the bursts of colors decorating the post. According to the Fort Drum Natural Resources Branch, forests cover roughly 57 percent of the installation, and the trail system provide miles of access to experience the beauty of nature. (Photo by Mike Strasser, Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs) (Photo Credit: Michael Strasser) VIEW ORIGINAL
Photo Essay: Fall foliage decorates Fort Drum with stunning colors
7 / 11 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The fall foliage across Fort Drum is nearing its peak, with tree leaves changing from green to brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow. It’s the perfect time for community members to take a fall foliage tour and admire the bursts of colors decorating the post. According to the Fort Drum Natural Resources Branch, forests cover roughly 57 percent of the installation, and the trail system provide miles of access to experience the beauty of nature. (Photo by Mike Strasser, Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs) (Photo Credit: Michael Strasser) VIEW ORIGINAL
Photo Essay: Fall foliage decorates Fort Drum with stunning colors
8 / 11 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The fall foliage across Fort Drum is nearing its peak, with tree leaves changing from green to brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow. It’s the perfect time for community members to take a fall foliage tour and admire the bursts of colors decorating the post. According to the Fort Drum Natural Resources Branch, forests cover roughly 57 percent of the installation, and the trail system provide miles of access to experience the beauty of nature. (Photo by Mike Strasser, Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs) (Photo Credit: Michael Strasser) VIEW ORIGINAL
Photo Essay: Fall foliage decorates Fort Drum with stunning colors
9 / 11 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The fall foliage across Fort Drum is nearing its peak, with tree leaves changing from green to brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow. It’s the perfect time for community members to take a fall foliage tour and admire the bursts of colors decorating the post. According to the Fort Drum Natural Resources Branch, forests cover roughly 57 percent of the installation, and the trail system provide miles of access to experience the beauty of nature. (Photo by Mike Strasser, Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs) (Photo Credit: Michael Strasser) VIEW ORIGINAL
Photo Essay: Fall foliage decorates Fort Drum with stunning colors
10 / 11 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The fall foliage across Fort Drum is nearing its peak, with tree leaves changing from green to brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow. It’s the perfect time for community members to take a fall foliage tour and admire the bursts of colors decorating the post. According to the Fort Drum Natural Resources Branch, forests cover roughly 57 percent of the installation, and the trail system provide miles of access to experience the beauty of nature. (Photo by Mike Strasser, Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs) (Photo Credit: Michael Strasser) VIEW ORIGINAL
Photo Essay: Fall foliage decorates Fort Drum with stunning colors
11 / 11 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The fall foliage across Fort Drum is nearing its peak, with tree leaves changing from green to brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow. It’s the perfect time for community members to take a fall foliage tour and admire the bursts of colors decorating the post. According to the Fort Drum Natural Resources Branch, forests cover roughly 57 percent of the installation, and the trail system provide miles of access to experience the beauty of nature. (Photo by Mike Strasser, Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs) (Photo Credit: Michael Strasser) VIEW ORIGINAL

FORT DRUM, N.Y. (Oct. 5, 2023) -- The fall foliage across Fort Drum is nearing its peak, with tree leaves changing from green to brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow.

It’s the perfect time for community members to take a fall foliage tour and admire the bursts of colors decorating the post.

2023 Fort Drum fall foliage
The fall foliage across Fort Drum is nearing its peak, with tree leaves changing from green to brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow. It’s the perfect time for community members to take a fall foliage tour and admire the bursts of colors decorating the post. According to the Fort Drum Natural Resources Branch, forests cover roughly 57 percent of the installation, and the trail system provide miles of access to experience the beauty of nature. (Photo by Mike Strasser, Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs) (Photo Credit: Mike Strasser, Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs) VIEW ORIGINAL

According to the Fort Drum Natural Resources Branch, forests cover roughly 57 percent of the installation, and the trail system provide miles of access to experience the beauty of nature. Fort Drum has more than 70 kinds of tree varieties – fir, maple, birch, pine, spruce, ash, willow, and elm, to name a few.

2023 Fort Drum fall foliage
The fall foliage across Fort Drum is nearing its peak, with tree leaves changing from green to brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow. It’s the perfect time for community members to take a fall foliage tour and admire the bursts of colors decorating the post. According to the Fort Drum Natural Resources Branch, forests cover roughly 57 percent of the installation, and the trail system provide miles of access to experience the beauty of nature. (Photo by Mike Strasser, Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs) (Photo Credit: Mike Strasser, Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs) VIEW ORIGINAL

Some popular spots to take in the vibrant scenery include LeRay Mansion, Memorial Park, Commando Trail and Remington Park.

Community members can download a recreational trail map at https://fortdrum.isportsman.net, or visit the Natural Resources Outreach Facility on Col. Reade Road, next to the 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum Museum.

More fall foliage photos are available at www.flickr.com/photos/drum10thmountain/albums/72177720311734029.