October 9, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources: COLUMBUS, Ohio – The fall colors seem to be taking its time this year, however glimpses and patches of vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows are becoming more and more common, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Our fall color reporters are still seeing mostly changing conditions with a few areas at near peak. Current changers include dogwoods, sycamores and pin oaks.