The West Virginia Department of Tourism will begin releasing fall foliage maps in mid-September. Tourism secretary, Chelsea Ruby, said in a news release that there are still several weeks of summer left, but recent rainfall should lead to the most stunning fall colors that the state has experienced in decades. Weekly fall foliage updates will include real-time color reports, as well as road trips with suggested stops and hikes that will guide travelers through the state’s most colorful fall scenery.