Trees start to turn colors around a small bog off Route 140 between Gilmanton four corners and Gilmanton Iron Works on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017.
Trees start to turn colors around a small bog off Route 140 between Gilmanton four corners and Gilmanton Iron Works on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. Credit: GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff

After many tourists left the Granite State a bit disappointed with the foliage over Columbus Day weekend, the trees seemed to get the message, with the transition to the reds, yellows and oranges on full display around Merrimack County this week.