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Daily Fall Photo: October 8, 2021

Daily Fall Photo: October 8, 2021

Recent rains have helped increase the water levels at Price Lake. This morning we enjoyed reflections of fall color on the water’s surface.  Price Lake on the Blue Ridge ParkwayElevation 3400 feet As of today, the National Park Service has not yet announced any...
Daily Fall Photo: October 7, 2021

Daily Fall Photo: October 7, 2021

With more rain today, we’re grateful that the fall foliage wasn’t farther along before it started. When we see this much rain later in the season it tends to strip the trees bare. And while there are a lot of leaves on the ground today, plenty remain on...
Daily Fall Photo: October 6, 2021

Daily Fall Photo: October 6, 2021

Rain dominated the weather today, and this morning’s search for a view was thwarted by heavy fog at higher elevations. However, the clouds were shifting quickly all day so we checked the weather radar for a break and tried our luck just after 5pm. Clouds broke...
Daily Fall Photo: October 5, 2021

Daily Fall Photo: October 5, 2021

Another view from around Blowing Rock still shows plenty of green foliage, with little pops of color here and there. This morning’s images are from Appalachian Ski Mountain.  Appalachian Ski Mountain in Blowing RockElevation at lodge around 3675 feet Though the...
Daily Fall Photo: October 4, 2021

Daily Fall Photo: October 4, 2021

A cloudy start to the day still didn’t hide the emerging color in town. Our elevation won’t see peak color for a while yet, but views continue to get more colorful. Today’s photos were taken along Valley Boulevard by the trailhead for the Middle Fork...
Daily Fall Photo: October 3, 2021

Daily Fall Photo: October 3, 2021

Early signs of fall are everywhere around town! Foliage color is filling in, and views on Main Street and in local parks are getting more vibrant each day. Broyhill ParkElevation 3530 feet The walk around Broyhill Park was especially pretty today. Maple trees and...