Leaf peeping is an autumn activity in areas where foliage changes colors.
Leaf peepers are those who participate in photographing and viewing the fall foliage.
"Leafing" is a tricky prospect because in numerous areas, the leaves are only visible for a limited number of weeks. For example,
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's displays are only in their prime for a three-week period, on average.
The origins of the term "leaf peeping" are not well known, but it is a phrase often used by locals, in a derogatory way, in New Hampshire and Vermont to describe "out of towners."
The term "leaf peeping" made an appearance in "
And It's Surely To Their Credit"And It's Surely to Their Credit" is the fifth episode of the second season of the television series The West Wing, which premiered on NBC on November 1, 2000.-Plot:...
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Leaf peeping is an autumn activity in areas where foliage changes colors.
Leaf peepers are those who participate in photographing and viewing the fall foliage.
"Leafing" is a tricky prospect because in numerous areas, the leaves are only visible for a limited number of weeks. For example,
ArizonaThe State of Arizona is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. The capital and largest city is Phoenix. The second largest city is Tucson, followed in size by the four Phoenix metropolitan area cities of Mesa, Glendale, Chandler, and Scottsdale.Arizona was the 48th and...
's displays are only in their prime for a three-week period, on average.
The origins of the term "leaf peeping" are not well known, but it is a phrase often used by locals, in a derogatory way, in New Hampshire and Vermont to describe "out of towners."
The term "leaf peeping" made an appearance in "
And It's Surely To Their Credit"And It's Surely to Their Credit" is the fifth episode of the second season of the television series The West Wing, which premiered on NBC on November 1, 2000.-Plot:...
," an episode of
The West Wing which originally aired on November 1, 2000. President Bartlet, during one of many attempts at recording his weekly radio address says, "This month, as autumn is in full bloom in much of the nation, the weekends will be devoted by many of you to leaf peeping and foot....Leaf peeping? Is that something we do now?"
A reference to the practice was made in "
Lethal Weapons"Lethal Weapons" is an episode from the third season of the FOX animated series Family Guy. It is the 35th episode of Family Guy. Michael Chiklis guest stars as a "leafer".-Plot summary:...
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tourists visiting to see fall leaves are pejoratively referred to as "leafers".
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