Before winter’s whiteness drifts in, Missouri’s trees paint our state with a dazzling palette of color.The Show-Me State hits its showiest in mid-October when oaks and hickories reach their peak.Take a hike to collect a leaf of every color in the rainbow or grab an adult and head off on a fall-color road trip. We have all the information you need to plan your leaf-peeping adventure:

• Weekly fall color forecasts for every region of the state
• A map of the best leaf-peeping routes for you and your parents to drive
• An identification key of common fall leaves
• A video that explains why leaves change colors