Colors are coming

It always starts off with a couple of hotshot trees showing off, some in August this year, with a splash of individual color that catches the eye immediately and brings thought to the fall leaf peeping season. One such tree was found off Reservation Road northwest of Cloquet this week. But these solo acts have some competition now. As witnessed in Carlton County last weekend, a general bronzing of the leaf palette occurred, giving that yellow tinge to everything. Soon, whole glens, fens and forests will explode in colors of all types. As you explore and take pictures, be sure to send your most amazing one to the Pine Knot News. We will publish them on these pages and online. Send your best shot to [email protected]