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Daily Fall Photo: October 1, 2017

There’s more to fall color than just leaves, and the Kousa Dogwood is one tree that shows off some truly unique autumn fruit. The Kousa Dogwoods here in Blowing Rock are full of these little lollipop-like orbs this season. These were photographed at Green Park...

Daily Fall Photo: September 30, 2017

Goldenrod blooms are a sure sign of the season, and a patch of the wildflower can be seen in the foreground of this view.   Previous Color Update >> Next Color Update >> Back to main Fall Page >>

Daily Fall Photo: September 29, 2017

There’s still a lot of green left to shift into vibrant fall colors, and many views in the area look like this one along the New River near Todd. This weekend will bring much cooler temperatures, which should help accelerate the foliage change.     Previous...

Daily Fall Photo: September 28, 2017

Fall color continues to creep into the views! Here’s a pretty lane just outside of town, showing a few hints of yellow and russet. This week’s warm weather has indeed slowed the transition. According to Dr. Howard Neufeld, Appalachian State University...

Daily Fall Photo: September 27, 2017

Today’s view is from the Daniel Boone Native Gardens in Boone. The garden contains a large collection of native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers. There is a small admission fee, and the park is open daylight hours May-October. It will be simply stunning when the...

Daily Fall Photo: September 26, 2017

Is it just us, or does a pile of leaves like this on the sidewalk make you want to kick through them like a kid? The scent of fall is definitely in the air this morning. It’s still early though- there will be many more piles of leaves to come!   Previous...