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Fall Photo: October 19, 2016

Peak color is on display in areas around Blowing Rock. At Bass Lake, many of the water-side maples have dropped a lot of their leaves, while those on the ridge around Flat Top Manor are showing beautiful foliage. This maple along the north shore was glowing in the...

Fall Photo: October 18, 2016

There is so much fall color to enjoy today! Blue skies with big, puffy clouds are providing the perfect backdrop to all the warm hues. Today’s feature image is from Railroad Grade Road in Ashe County, which follows the path of the New River for several miles....

Fall Photo: October 17, 2016

Fall color is on display across the entire area. While we hesitate to say there is consistent peak color in a given range, there are definitely some spots showing peak color right now. Yesterday’s view of the Linn Cove Viaduct is one example. There are maples...

Fall Photo: October 16, 2016

The areas around Grandfather Mountain are showing spectacular color today! This coming week will be an optimal time to enjoy fall foliage in the High Country. We just want to share several photos from this morning! Linn Cove Viaduct on the Blue Ridge Parkway elevation...

Fall Photo: October 15, 2016

We are getting very close to peak color here in Blowing Rock. There are a few isolated spots that are showing max color, but many look like this view on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Higher elevations, like those around Grandfather Mountain, should be showing more color. We...

Fall Photo: October 14, 2016

Broyhill Park in downtown Blowing Rock is a favorite scenic spot in the area. Today, you can see plenty of fall color in the shrubs surrounding the park.  There is more color coming on the trees, and the view here will get even prettier as the week progresses.   ...