Fall Color

WSU plant experts say the hard freeze of Oct. 10-12 is responsible for a sub-par show of fall color, however some tree withstood the freeze. View a slideshow of these images.

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Tue., Oct. 27, 2009

Plant experts at WSU said the hard freeze of Oct. 10-12 is responsible for a sub-par show of fall color this year. This small Maple tree was photographed on 5th Street in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho on Tuesday, October 27, 2009.

Kathy Plonka The Spokesman-Review
Bill Wright, with Spokane Parks and Rec, clears the sidewalks in Manito Park along Grand Boulevard with a blower, October 27, 2009 in Spokane Wash.

Dan Pelle The Spokesman-Review
A duck dives for his his lunch while paddling around Cannon Hill pond, October 27, 2009 in Spokane, Wash. The fall colors from trees surrounding the pond are reflecting in the water.

Dan Pelle The Spokesman-Review
A service vehicle is covered in fallen maple leaves, October 27, 2009 on 8th Ave on Spokane's South Hill.

Dan Pelle The Spokesman-Review
Ellen Ostheller finishes her leaf-raking chores in her front yard, October 27, 2009 near the corner of 19th and Monroe in Spokane, Wash

Dan Pelle The Spokesman-Review
A dog makes its way through the fallen leaves near Cannon Hill Park, October 27, 2009 in Spokane, Wash.

Dan Pelle The Spokesman-Review