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Fall Photo: October 25, 2016

Downtown Blowing Rock is still decked out in fall finery, despite the local area being just past peak color. Of course, “past peak” doesn’t mean all the color is gone. Here’s the view of the Chamber of Commerce on Park Avenue. Blowing Rock...

Fall Photo: October 24, 2016

Though we are just past peak at Blowing Rock’s elevation, there is lots of autumn color in town and on the nearby Parkway. The view areas, like those from the Blowing Rock and other local overlooks, are just starting to show color. While maples and poplars are...

Fall Photo: October 23, 2016

Tweetsie Railroad is surrounded by ridges full of fall color. Saturday was windy, but there is still lots of foliage left on many trees at this elevation, as seen in this view. Tweetsie Railroad is open for one final weekend before the 2016 season closes! Tweetsie...

Fall Photo: October 22, 2016

Today has been blustery and chilly, feeling more like fall than the warm days of the last week. Peak color is easy to find in the High Country this weekend. Views are filling with warm colors, like this one from the Rocky Knob mountain bike park. The winds from this...

Fall Photo: October 21, 2016

Foliage along the New River is thinning, but still colorful and stunning. This view is from a bend in the river right near the Todd Mercantile. We would definitely recommend stopping in the shop for a taste of the baked goods and a look around at the mountain...

Fall Photo: October 20, 2016

More peak color could be found at Rough Ridge and the Tanawha Trail on Thursday. There were lots of hikers enjoying the views at sunset. Rough Ridge on the Blue Ridge Parkway Previous Color Update >> Next Color Update >> Back to main Fall Page...