I BeLEAF In A Thing Called Love!

Fall is coming, friends. Do you know how I know? Two simple things 1: the air’s crispness level is currently at fresh apple. BREATHE IT IN! It’s magnificent. Thing 2: 2018 Nissan LEAF is “falling”, or more accurately, premiering on TODAY!!! I AM SO EXCITED! Fall was already my favorite season, warm sweaters for cool days with a cup of hot tea, but with the arrival of the new LEAF, I am even more excited than before! With the glorious crispness of fall, perhaps you are looking for an excellent fall activity? Taking inspiration from the 2018 Nissan LEAF, and something that can be done while driving the new LEAF is one of my favorite fall pastimes! Leaf peeping! Particularly around New York’s Adirondack and the Catskill Mountains. If you haven’t been, you really should! We do, however, need to have a serious sit-down chat about leaf peeping etiquette.

For those of you who are unsure what leaf peeping is, leaf peeping is the act of going out into nature by way of a car or long walk to experience the glorious change of the leaves at the beginning of the fall season. Often leaf peepers will be seen wandering back roads with cameras to photograph nature’s beauty. Now, my issue is not with leaf peeping. As I said, I myself, enjoy peeping some leaves. My issue is the way in which the other peepers of leaves, peep the leaves. For this reason, I feel that there are some ground rules we need to establish. The changing of the seasons is truly a beautiful thing to behold, but we can enjoy the sites without causing safety hazards and general agitation for other drivers.

Below you will find a list of leaf peeping dos and don’ts. These tips are here to help you enjoy nature’s beauty to the fullest without making your fellow drivers nuts!

Tip 1: DO NOT drive 10 miles an hour in a 30 or 40 mph zone. Honestly. I get it, sometimes you want to slow it down and experience leaves in a leisurely pace. However, by driving that much slower than the speed limit, you are more than likely to create an agitating situation for your fellow drivers. Instead, DO pull off to the side of the road. Often in wooded areas with trails, you will find designated spots to pull off and park so that you can walk around and enjoy the leaves at your own speed.

Tip 2: Time it right. Typically, peak foliage season in Lake George begins during the first week of October. However, prime leaf peeping times change year-to-year, you can expect to see brightly colored leaves through the second week of October or even the third week of October!

Tip 3: DO NOT pull over on main roads, especially where there is little or no shoulder area to park on. This is hazardous for not only you but other cars who may not be able to see your car before it’s too late. Be cautious where you park and try to stay within designated parking areas.

Tip 4: DO NOT park or stop on someone’s lawn or property to look at leaves. I’m a bit surprised that I actually have to say this, but it happens at my house with a surprising frequency. Be respectful.

Tip 5: Have fun! This is a beautiful time of year so enjoy it, particularly while riding around in the new 2018 Nissan LEAF!

If you’re looking to vastly improve your fall experience, try experiencing it through the 2018 Nissan LEAF! Remember it’ll be making its first appearance TODAY! So be sure to check it out! You will definitely FALL in love!