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Leaf peeping

Definition

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The term leaf peeping is commonly referred to as an activity in which people travel and photograph the fall foliage during autumn, when leaves change colors.[1] The term originates from North America.[2] In Finland, ruskaretki is an activity in which people travel to see fall foliage, while in Japan, a similar activity to leaf peeping is known as momijigari (hunting red leaves) and kōyō.[1]

History

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Canada

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Japan

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United Kingdom

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According to naturalist Ed Drewitt, the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire is a popular tourist spot for leaf peeping. He noted that during autumn, the leaves become "burnt brown/orange" in the region.[2] Writing for British Vogue, Hayley Maitland listed Winkworth Arboretum, Cliveden, Stourhead, and Ashdown Forest as one of the locations for leaf peeping.[3]

United States

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Fall foliage in the United States occurs from September to early November, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.[4] Prominent leaf peeping locations in the United States are in New England and New York.[5][6][7] The National Park Service claims that leaf peeping is one of the most popular autumn activities.[1] Due to its popularity, leaf peeping tourism has also affected the economy of the United States, particularly the states in New England and New York,[8] with Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development reporting that the state receives approximately US$600,000,000 from leaf peeping tourist activities.[9]

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation introduced viewfinders for red-green colorblind people at its state parks in 2024 to allow them to leaf peep the foliage. Ethan Howes, a red-green colorblind Natural Tunnel State Park ranger, created the plan after being inspired by viewfinders in Tennessee,[10] which were installed in 2017 at the Great Smoky Mountains.[11] The New York Times reported that similar viewfinders for leaf peeping were introduced at locations in Georgia, Florida, and Oregon.[10]

Climate change and weather occurrences, such as wildfires and floods, have negatively impacted leaf peeping activities due to leaves withering early and pests increasing in quantity.[6][7][12] Hurricanes have also had an impact on leaf peeping activities by harming trees. Patrick Whittle of Associated Press wrote that a potential decrease in leaf peeping tourism could in return leave an impact on the economy of New England states.[6]

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Reception

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Journalist Devin Gordon of GQ criticized the term leaf peeping, saying that it sounds filthy and humiliating, "like I've never seen red or yellow before."[13]

References

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News articles

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Footnotes

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  1. ^ a b c Devarakonda 2023.
  2. ^ a b Lillywhite & Simpson 2024.
  3. ^ Maitland 2024.
  4. ^ Rice & Loehrke 2024.
  5. ^ Hetter 2012.
  6. ^ a b c Whittle 2021.
  7. ^ a b Perry, Casey & Whittle 2024.
  8. ^ Whittle 2024.
  9. ^ Cunningham 2024.
  10. ^ a b Lindner 2024.
  11. ^ Mattise 2017.
  12. ^ Rice 2024.
  13. ^ Gordon 2017.
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