In the fall, the countryside is crowded with leaf peepers.

Vermont, meanwhile, isn't just for leaf peepers in the fall.

Other "leaf peepers" are noticing, too, and some believe climate change could be the reason.

Fall foliage tourists are often referred to as "leaf peepers".

Leaf peepers had long since gone home to city beat and thoughts of Thanksgiving, barely two weeks away.

In their place have come the leaf peepers.

Up to five if leaf peepers or skiers are jamming the roads.

But, as moisture and cool temperatures return, leaf peepers will have a beautiful autumn, just a little later than usual.

Overwhelmingly, the resources devoted to helping the leaf peeper are focused on the first of these goals.

Leaf peepers can sign up for weekly updates via e- mail.

The leaf peepers will soon be here.

The emphasis is on color in national forests where leaf peepers may go, but there are useful links to other fall foliage sites, too.

The company has some autumnal trips to New England, aimed at leaf peepers.

Of course, the most adventurous leaf peepers can ditch the crews and itineraries altogether.

Our route took us along a crest high above the fallen face, on a trail more commonly traveled by October leaf peepers.

Whether heading north or south, leaf peepers, antiquers and those who follow the snow will be happily diverted.

For leaf peepers, the scenery is stunningly diverse.

As far as the storms' impact on the fall foliage outlook goes, leaf peepers needn't worry, one expert said.

The outlet stores, Ms. Thomas said, become roaming grounds for the leaf peepers in the fall.

The answer could have serious implications for one of the region's signature attractions, which draws thousands of "leaf peepers" every autumn.

Leaf peepers should be prepared for a spotty season of colorful fall foliage in the Northeast and around the country, according to forecasters.

Family Travel Forum has a state-by state directory of leaf peeper hotlines.

With little more than the lodge and a general store in Pittsfield, Morris is perfect for leaf peepers ready top jump into the season.

Calling all leaf peepers!

Mother Nature puts on quite an autumn show in most of New England and hotels fill up with leaf peepers who pay a pretty penny.