This year, I LOVE NY is thrilled to welcome exciting new additions to our dedicated team of spotters for the Fall Foliage Report. Meet the “Official I LOVE NY Leaf Peepers” who will be reporting expected changes in fall color from across New York State throughout the season. Follow along on the I LOVE NY Instagram (and their personal accounts!) as they share their most mesmerizing fall color shots and the best areas to find New York State’s spectacular autumn leaves!
Feroz (NYC)
Why Feroz wants to be a Peeper: I am interested in becoming a leaf peeper because in recent years, when I have been going on road trips in the Catskills and Adirondacks to see the fall foliage, I always check the foliage report at iloveny.com. I like to be involved in helping people find helpful information. I also enjoy the fall colors around my neighborhood in Queens, NY.
Follow: @bonafide_trini
Zachary (NYC)
Why Zachary wants to be a Peeper: Fall is my favorite season, and there’s no place to celebrate more than here in New York State. The foliage beckons me to visit outside my home upstate and check out the beauty of Mother Nature.
Follow: @zacbaber
Jeaniene (Hudson Valley)
Why Jeaniene wants to be a Peeper: Because I love noticing the beauty of nature. I have an eye for detail and will notice each day’s progression of change in foliage. I have lived here all my life and appreciate the beauty of fall. I take comfort in the beauty of nature and would love to help others to enjoy it as well.
Follow: @j9_durso
Leah (Long Island)
Why Leah wants to be a Peeper: I absolutely love the outdoors and fall is my favorite season. Right now, I’m more grateful for the chance to be outside than ever before. Oh...and I’m a runner!
Follow: @Leahbia21
Michelle (NYC)
Why Michelle wants to be a Peeper: I love NY and I want to share my passion with others, especially in these times when my overseas network can’t be here. I want to help keep inspiring people to visit.
Follow: @Marketingimagin
Bill (Hudson Valley)
Why Bill wants to be a Peeper: Love the area, and I’m always promoting it. I live in Cold Spring, I drive the area daily and from my backyard, I can see Breakneck Ridge, Storm King Mountain, down to West Point.
Follow: @Cold_Spring_My_Backyard
Megan (Capital-Saratoga)
Why Megan wants to be a Peeper: I just moved back to upstate New York after being in DC for three years. Nothing compares to the colors up here and I am just so excited to be back.
Follow: @nutmeg910
Kathy (Adirondacks)
Why Kathy wants to be a Peeper: I love our region! It will force me to take note of my surroundings. I'd love to share our area with visitors!
Follow: @Loveisinnewyork
Katharine (Finger Lakes)
Why Katharine wants to be a Peeper: I am a Girl Scout Leader and an avid outdoors person. I am always looking for new ways to get outside and enjoy the beauty around me. This way I can do this alone, with my children, and/or with my scouts.
Follow: @katharinenola
Heather (Catskills)
Why Heather wants to be a Peeper: I love the great outdoors and I love taking photographs. I hike and document New York State’s natural beauty anyway so why not?
Follow: @catskillshalia
Lynn (Thousand Islands-Seaway)
Why Lynn wants to be a Peeper: I'm looking out for the first signs of fall anyway! Looking at the fall color is my favorite part of the year.
Follow: @lynngodek
Montana (Capital-Saratoga)
Why Montana wants to be a Peeper: I just graduated college and returned home to Albany for the first time in five years. I love this region and in the fall it's more beautiful than ever. Helping share this beauty with others would be an honor.
Follow: @montana.stone and @upstate_wildlife
Michael (Long Island)
Why Michael wants to be a Peeper: Good pictures, and I get to contribute with you some more.
Follow: @PantuscoPhotography
Brandon (NYC)
Why Brandon wants to be a Peeper: Because it’s my favorite time of year to photograph! Can’t wait!
Follow: @Brandonblattner
Ann Marie (Long Island)
Why Ann Marie wants to be a Peeper: I've always looked forward to leaf peeper reports and have seen some spectacular color around the state based on these reports. I'd love to return the favor to other New Yorkers and share the beauty of Long Island.
Follow: @amindatwerk