Trees provide shade, oxygen and more. But, they also produce a ton of leaves. And with those comes the annual conundrum ― should you rake your leaves?

Fall foliage is starting to peak in the Hudson Valley and other parts of New York. See the maps for the latest timeline.

Fall colors doesn't just refer to the trees and leaves – festive imagery like pumpkins, candy corn and apples also fall in this autumn color palette.

A CBS News map shows where leaf colors are changing and where to see peak fall foliage, updated regularly.

That’s why faux fall foliage is an absolute game-changer. Not only does it look incredibly realistic these days, but it’s also much more durable and can be reused year after year.

Connecticut's most underrated romantic spot is a state park with brilliant fall foliage and a good selection of easy to moderate hiking trails.

See the predictions A fall foliage prediction map for 2024 from SmokyMountains.com shows when Americans can expect to see the leaves change color in their state.

Regardless of temperature, autumn in finally here! Parts of Texas will soon cool down and see the leaves change. See timeline and map of fall foliage.

The vibrancy of fall foliage is significantly influenced by the weather during the summer and early fall. One of the key factors is consistent rainfall throughout the summer.

Fall is always a welcome sight in Arizona, with the cooler weather and colorful leaves signaling the end of summer and the start of milder weather. Fall colors won't really start changing until ...

Should you rake or mulch your leaves this fall? If you live in a new subdivision with a small smattering of newly planted trees, this leaf thing is a non-issue.