Between November 5, 2026 and November 8, color spotter Robert Kermen drank in the colorful beauty in the Chico and Durham areas.
“Many trees were at peak color as I ran errands in Chico,” Kermen explained. “All around town and along The Esplanade, leaves were falling from maples, liquid amber, and sycamore while the ginkgo leaves still held fast to their branches.”
“Bidwell park, which stretches 11 miles through Chico and up into the foothills, is showing color with Chinese pistache, wild grape, and other species,” he added. “The Midway, on the south edge of Chico is ablaze with Chinese Pistache in various colors.”
Additionally, driving around the Chico/Durham area Sunday proved to be a very colorful event. Color was to be found not only in leaves but also fruit and nuts.
We especially enjoyed some of Robert’s colorful language when describing degrees of change (see captions).
Chico/Durham – Peak (75-100%) GO NOW!
