Fake foliage photos online create unrealistic expectations for Vermont's peak foliage season.

A surge in heavily edited and fake foliage photos online is creating unrealistic expectations for visitors to Vermont during peak foliage season. As millions arrive ahead of Indigenous Peoples' Day, some, like New Yorker Susan Getz, express disappointment when the actual scenery falls short of the idealized images they encountered. This discrepancy highlights the impact of online content on tourists' perceptions of the region's natural beauty.

October 13, 2024
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