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America the beautiful in autumn. Here are the predicted peak fall foliage dates for the 48 contiguous states
(below) Sweet home Alabama fall color trails: “As the greens of summer surrender to glittering yellow poplars, scarlet dogwoods, orange maples and golden hickories, Alabama unfolds its patchwork quilt of color. This blend of brilliant autumn foliage, coupled with cooler temperatures and an occasional gentle breeze, makes for an unforgettable experience.” The Farmers’ Almanac predicts the most probable 2013 peak colors in Alabama will be from Oct. 19 – Nov. 4. This shot is of a group of paddleboarders passing in front of bright fall foliage at Oak Mountain State Park in Birmingham, Alabama. Photo #2 by The Birmingham News/Bernard Troncale/Alabama Media Group
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(below) Aspen tree fall yellow color in California. The photographer noted the location as “off Tioga Pass and Conway Summit north of Lee Vining, CA, off Virginia Lake Road.” California peak foliage color predictions are from Oct. 15 – 31. Photo #5 by Mike Baird
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(below) Autumn in Baldwin, Colorado, a state where Oct. 5 – 14 is the predicted peak time for fall colors. Photo #6 by Pam Morris
(below) Beginning of yellows in the fall foliage of the Black Hills, South Dakota. This aerial view is of the Friendship Tower on Mt. Roosevelt. South Dakota colors are expected to peak between Oct. 5 – 21. Photo #40 by USDA
Wowza, the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. This is Fall Creek in Tennessee. Peak colors for foliage are Oct. 12 – 28, according to the Farmers’ Almanac. Photo #41 by Joey Lax-Salinas (JoeyBLS Photography)
(below) “The subtleties of autumn in Vermont,” noted the photographer. Vermont Peak fall foliage dates are predicted by the Farmers’ Almanac as: (Northern) Sept. 24 – Oct. 10; (Southern) Oct. 5 – 14. Photo #44 by Professor Bop
(Peak autumn colors in Virginia are predicted to be Oct. 12 – 28 for inland and Oct. 19 – Nov. 4 for coastal. These two whitetail does are grazing in a colorful autumn scene along Skyline Drive, Virginia. Photo #45 by Dave dherman1145)
(below) Autumn in the Grand Tetons, Wyoming. Peak foliage dates are expected between Oct. 5 – 14, according to the Farmers’ Almanac. Photo #49 by Rich Flynn
(below) Whether you drive, hike, camp or canoe, get out there and experience America the Beautiful in autumn! Photo #50 by Watson Studios
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Rainbow-colored oasis with 45 MILLION flowers is
in the middle of a desert
Dubai Miracle Garden is world’s biggest flower garden. It is situated in the North West Quadrant of Arabian Ranches interchange
This amazing tourist attraction is a Guinness Record Holder for the Largest Vertical Garden.
Also popular is the heart shaped flower beds at the Alley of Hearts
Dubai Miracle Garden has more than 45 million blooming flowers with
stunning color combinations achieved through 45 different species
Bordered by windmills, this area provides parking, sitting areas,
a prayer room and shops for visitors to Dubai Miracle Garden
The Dubai Miracle Garden features a sensational 45 million flowers
over a 18-acre site,
from breathtaking flowerbeds to heart-shaped archways and adorned castles
The spectacular bonanza provides a colorful oasis for the eyes of city workers,
who can escape to the natural splendor
In order to create a fresh experience for guests visiting the
rainbow gardens, the displays are changed seasonally
These have included millions of flowers in the shape of the UAE’s flag, floral clock, a Ferrari car with driver decorated by flowers,
a vertical buried car zone, flower apple structures, artificial animals, flower boats and an Islamic Arch Design
At the moment, there are 45 species of flowers in the garden, which are imported in from all around the world
If the natural landscape was not incredible enough, what makes this attraction particularly impressive is the unique sub-surface
irrigation system that recycles waste water via drip irrigation while avoiding evaporation and saving up to 75 percent of water and energy
A fantasy flower house at the Miracle Garden, which has plants growing over its turrets, doors, walls and towers
A pathway shaded by umbrellas at the Miracle Garden, provides a
colorful walkway for visiting guests
Peacock topiary covered in an array of colorful flowers
There is no limit to the imagination gone into the design of the gardens,
which include flowers streaming like hair from a giant statue
Barrels tipping streams of flowers, and peacocks with colorful
plumages are featured in the creative attraction
Even Disney characters such as Mater from the movie Cars can be
seen at the Dubai oasis, of course decorated with flowerbeds
Giant structures can be viewed in the park, covered from top to bottom in an array of flowers
If you’re considering a visit to these gardens, this is their official website: http://www.dubaimiraclegarden.com/
The Dubai Miracle Garden features over 45 flower species imported from all over the world
A multitude of shaped archways, flowerbeds and structures can be seen at the 18-acre site.The colorful array is watered by a system that recycles waste water while avoiding evaporation.
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Epcot Flower-Garden. One of the most welcome signs of spring is Epcot’s annual.
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