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Leaf peeping
Definition
[edit]The term leaf peeping is commonly referred to as an activity in which people travel and photograph the fall foliage during autumn, when leaves change colors. The term originates from North America.[1]
History
[edit]Canada
[edit]Japan
[edit]United Kingdom
[edit]According to naturalist Ed Drewitt, the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire is a popular tourist spot for leaf peeping. He noted that during autumn, the leaves become "burnt brown/orange" in the region.[1]
United States
[edit]Prominent leaf peeping locations in the United States are in New England.
The weather, including wildfires and floods, has impacted leaf peeping activities, according to tree physiologist Kevin Smith.[2]
In popular culture
[edit]Reception
[edit]Journalist Devin Gordon of GQ criticized the term, saying that it sounds filthy and humiliating, "like I've never seen red or yellow before."[3]
References
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[edit]News articles
[edit]- Devarakonda, Mythili (28 September 2023). "It's Leaf Peeping Season! Here's the Best Way to Catch the Changing Foliage This Fall". USA Today. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
- Gordon, Devin (1 November 2017). "Fall Travel Is the Best, But Please Don't Call It "Leaf Peeping"". GQ. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- Lillywhite, Maisie; Simpson, Maddie (15 October 2024). "The Area Becoming Britain's 'Top' Leaf Peeping Spot". BBC News. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- Perry, Nick; Casey, Michael; Whittle, Patrick (15 October 2024). "Leaf-Peepers Are Flocking to See New England's Brilliant Fall Colors". Associated Press. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
- Rice, Doyle (20 September 2024). "Where Is the Best Fall Foliage? Maps and Forecast for Fall Colors". USA Today. Retrieved 4 November 2024.