PHOTOS: Fall foliage makes early appearance in northern Schuylkill

KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL - Cars approaching Frackville on the Gold Star Highway pass early signs of fall foliage on Sept. 8, 2025.

FRACKVILLE – It may seem a little early, but we’re starting to see pockets of reds and yellows among the green forests of northern Schuylkill County as summertime wanes.

One vivid example is along the Gold Star Highway near the Gilberton/West Mahanoy Township/Frackville line.

KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL – A school van leaving Frackville on the Gold Star Highway passes early signs of fall foliage on Sept. 8, 2025.
KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL – Cars heading towards Frackville pass fall foliage on the Gold Star Highway on Sept. 8, 2025.

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