Here are some sites to help you enjoy these last pre-winter weeks.

http://www.dnr.state.oh.us. Ohio Department of Natural Resources offers a ''Fall Color Guide'' here. The chart lists forests, parks and preserves (by county) along with color ratings. ''Peak'' indicates more than 60 percent of the trees have changed. ''Near Peak'' means anticipated tree color is 30-60 percent. A ''Fading'' rating reflects the reduction of color intensity as leaves turn to brown and fall from the trees.

The site also lists seasonal activities for Ohio's 73 state parks, 20 state forests and 123 state nature preserves.

http://www.kytourism.com. The Kentucky Tourism site reports on ''ColorFall 2001,'' in a combined effort with the departments of Parks and Travel. You'll find statewide color reports. Also information about scenic drives that afford great views and vistas.

The site also lets you copy, download or request brochures including ''The Great Kentucky Getaway Guide.'' You can send an electronic postcard from an ''old Kentucky home.''

http://www.enjoyindiana.com. As a native Hoosier, I can tell you for certain they take their seasonal celebrations seriously. Some make an annual pilgrimage to Brown County - filled with crafts and fine artworks. Others make it a point to visit all of Parke County's 32 covered bridges.

The site covers the colors - as well as driving trips to farmers' markets, wineries and even old graveyards. (What better time of year to take a little tombstone tour?)

http://www.phototravel.com/fall.htm. If you're thinking of more than just a day trip, get assistance planning for your autumn vacation here. Created by the company that publishes travel guides for photographers, it has more than 50 links to state or regional sites with updated leaf color information including:

http://www.weatherwatchers.org/wxcam/fallcams.html. ''Best color'' regions marked, plus 23 Web cameras set up from Maine to Oregon - letting visitors actually take a look.

http://www.10000inns.com/fallfoliage/tollfreenumbers.htm. The 10,000 Inns people who pub lish the ''International Guide to fine Bed & Breakfast Inns'' have gathered a number of toll-free numbers you can call for information. Also nice here: ''Indian Folklore,'' signs of winter and a brief description of why leaves change color.

Jan Perry is a freelance writer for The Post. Contact her at SiteSeer2K@aol.com.