Ohio's fall color should peak around Oct. 19 to 24

Most of Ohio was rated as changing on the Ohio Department of Natural Resources fall color map as of Oct. 12, with one area just east of Columbus near peak, ABC6 reported. The statewide peak is expected around Oct. 19 to 24, a little earlier at higher elevations.

Around Columbus, canopies were still mostly green with growing patches of yellow, orange and red. Rain and much cooler air were in the forecast for the end of the week.

Suggested stops near Columbus include Highbanks Metro Park and Alum Creek State Park to the north, Dawes Arboretum to the east, Slate Run to the south, Clear Creek to the southeast and Battelle Darby Creek to the west. The Circleville Pumpkin Show runs Oct. 21 to 24.