Today was a gorgeous day for a drive along Highway 221 from Blowing Rock to Grandfather Mountain! This road is known by a couple other names: Yonahlossee Road and the Little Parkway. It parallels the Blue Ridge Parkway for much of the distance to Grandfather, through...
The views in town are still getting more colorful. The hillsides across from Tanger Outlets were showing off today in the bright sunshine! At Tanger OutletsElevation around 3,500 feet Possom Hollow road rises between the two slopes across from the outlet mall....
As fall foliage increases around Blowing Rock’s elevation, rural drives are one of the best ways to enjoy the scenery! Edmiston Road at Flat Top RoadElevation around 3900 feet This view is found near Appalachian Ski Mountain. Flat Top Road continues to Deck...
As foliage at this elevation continues to develop over the next several days, this week is a good time to take a ride along Shulls Mill to enjoy a drive wrapped in color. Shulls Mill Road runs between Blowing Rock and the west side of Boone. It’s home to Hound...
The view at Linn Cove Viaduct was gorgeous today, but certainly illustrates how late our color season is this year. Linn Cove ViaductElevation about 4400 feet The Linn Cove Viaduct stretches along the south slopes of Grandfather Mountain, and is an impressive feat of...
There is currently a lot of yellow foliage in the area thanks to beeches, poplars, yellow maples and several other species. The bright scarlet of red maples is a beautiful contrast and really stands out against Carolina Blue skies! This vibrant maple on Main Street...