Here's where to see fall colors this weekend

Cathy Wurzer
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Map showing fall colors in Minnesota as of Sept. 16, 2015.
Courtesy of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

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Moose Lake State Park just south of Duluth just might be the best place to see the changing leaves this weekend, according to the Minnesota DNR.

The DNR's interactive color finder map is based on observations from all 75 of Minnesota's state parks and recreation areas.

"Our park managers get really excited," said the DNR's Pat Arndt. "They want people to come out and enjoy these beautiful fall colors with them. "

Here are some of Arndt's tips for weekend leaf peeping:

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