The explosion of vibrant fall colors can be spotted from the Cuyahoga Valley National Park to the Cooperrider-Kent Bog State Nature Preserve to the Wingfoot Lake State Park and just about everywhere in between. The recent frosty nights were just the wakeup call for Mother Nature to begin painting the landscape in orange, red and yellows.

There's nothing quite like seeing the Garden State become blanketed in the bright colors of fall foliage. Get the best views at one of these NJ parks.

Axios Visuals Peak fall foliage colors are upon us. Why it matters: The window to catch the best and brightest autumn foliage display is brief. State of play: This week kicks off peak leaf-peeping for several counties in Southeast Pennsylvania,

The recent cold snap has us all in the fall spirit. Not only are the temperatures changing, so are the leaves on the trees. Before we get to the timeline of the fall foliage in the CSRA,

Fall colors had a later start in the mid-Hudson Valley this year. Here's how the weather has played a role in the foliage timeline.

Visit these state parks, forests, and recreation areas to experience some of New Jersey's peak fall foliage this season.