Fall colors, from WCCO viewers statewide
We're reaching the peak season for jaw-dropping autumnal views around the state of Minnesota, and WCCO's viewers are sharing their finest reds, oranges and golds. Go to wcco.com/photos to share your best!
Fall colors on Sylvan Lake
Doug Horn shared this astonishing image from Sylvan Lake in Cass County.
Lotus Lake fall colors
Shannon Schritz saw an impressive reflection from Lotus Lake.
Fall colors near Marietta
Is there a better autumn sight than an excited pup taking a charge through freshly-raked leaves? Thanks to Matthew Borchert for sharing this pic of Quila having a bit of fall fun near Marietta!
New Richmond, Wisconsin showing some fall flair
Carrie Hendricks shared this beautiful Fall scenery countryside in Western Wisconsin.
Maple Grove Arboretum
A gorgeous view from the Maple Grove Arboretum, courtesy Lisa Willey.
Elm Creek
A bridge over Elm Creek provides the perfect backdrop for another stunning view of autumn's glories.
Lutsen
Jake Schlagheck shared a gorgeous, fiery aerial view from Lutsen, with the foliage looking like nothing so much as Fruity Pebbles.
Near Lutsen
Another glorious aerial view of the scene near Lutsen, this one courtesy Brian Bielke.
Redwood River
Michael Peppersack caught the changing of the leaves along Redwood River recently, with lots of reds and oranges.
Pine County
A classic closeup of deep umber leaves against a still-green backdrop, from BethAnn Frazier in Pine County.
Eagle Lake
Laurie Atwater's view of the fall leaves from her backyard at Eagle Lake in Fifty Lakes, Minnesota.
Giants Ridge
Lisa Johnson caught this picture while enjoying a perfect fall day hiking near Giants Ridge.
Benson
Stephanie Trapp saw this wonderful variety of fall colors near Benson.
Saint John's Abbey Arboretum
Tonya Hougen saw beautiful fall colors reflecting off the lake at Saint John's Abbey Arboretum in Stearns County.
St. Michael
Celine Osiemo snapped a photo of the vibrant red leaves seen near St. Michael.
Todd County
Paul and Denise Atkinson captured the brilliant red and orange leaves near Grey Eagle Township.
Kawishiwi Falls Trail
Water droplets on a crisp autumn leaf near Ely.
Fall colors on Nicollet Island in Minneapolis
Gabrielle Johnson captured this stunner of Nicollet island and the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from downtown Minneapolis
Fall at Temperance River State Park
Kelsey Holm sent in this striking photo from Temperance River State Park in Schroeder.
Fall rapids at Temperance River State Park
Kelsey Holm sent in this striking photo from Temperance River State Park in Schroeder.
Vivid fall colors at the Minnesota Zoo
Sheila Sinha snapped this shot while riding on the Minnesota Zoo's Treetop Trail in Shakopee.
Sunlight peeks through fall forest
David Riewe was at the right place at the right time to capture this sparkling fall photo.
Falls colors surrounding Caribou Lake
Kelsey Holm took this gorgeous photo from White Sky Rock over Caribou Lake near Lutsen.
Fall beauty at Frontenac State Park
This spectacular fall picture was taken by Joan McLeod at Frontenac State Park.
Fall leaves scattered around Thompson County Park
Alma Obay's morning walk in West St. Paul's Thompson County Park yielded this marvelous fall shot.
Fall foliage near Shirt Lake
Pamela Borsheim captured Shirt Lake's captivating shoreline in Deerwood.
Fall colors on Shirt Lake
Pamela Borsheim captured Shirt Lake's captivating shoreline in Deerwood.
Park Rapids Lakes Area fall colors
Tina Burkman caught these peak fall colors in the Park Rapids Lakes Area in Dorset.
South Minneapolis fall canopy
Mary Snustad's window seat position while flying into MSP Airport allowed her to get this neat shot of the fall canopy in south Minneapolis.
Winchell Trail fall colors
Saar Hodne's fall stroll along the Winchell Trail in Minneapolis led to this lovely snapshot.
Rowing along the Mississippi River shoreline in fall
David Riewe captured the University of Minnesota rowing team gliding past the fall foliage near East River Parkway in St. Paul.
An autumnal island in Kanabec County
Linda Freemon took this mesmerizing photo of the mysterious island in Knife Lake in Kanabec County.
Fall sunset in Elm Creek Park
Lindsey Job was at Elm Creek Park's Eastman Nature Center at the perfect time to capture this stunning autumnal sunset.
Stillwater fall foliage
Michelle Rogers found the perfect natural frame for this beautiful fall shot of the St. Croix River from the Stillwater Boom Site.
Dog enjoys autumn stroll near Ely waterfall
Jason Sarver's dog Ripley was caught sniffing the crisp autumn air in Ely.
Moody fall shoreline on Cass Lake
Troy Lennander submitted this great photo of ominous clouds hovering over Cass Lake's autumnal shoreline.
Drone shot over Carver County in autumn
Jeremy Schinze snapped this spectacular drone shot of a fall sunset in Carver County.