Today’s photo is from Cragway Trail, located inside Grandfather Mountain State Park. Color is coming in nicely along the high points of the trail and at the top of the ridges. View Along Cragway TrailElevations above 4500 feet This network of trails inside...
Autumn colors are really starting to pop! It looks like this is the start of a beautiful first week of developing foliage. Today’s main photo was taken on the Blue Ridge Parkway, near the Price Park Picnic Area entrance at milepost 297. Grandfather Mountain can...
A ginko tree glows through the rain and fog today at Moses Cone Memorial Park. Plus, a couple more autumn scenes from around the park, where it’s clear that foliage season has passed at this location. While there are still a few more colorful views to enjoy...
Today’s view is from along Highway 221 by the Blue Ridge Parkway access in Blowing Rock. In this spot, most of the leaves have dropped. While there are still some nice displays around town, at this point in the foliage season the most colorful displays are below...
The late portion of the season brings color from more mature sassafras trees, hornbeams, and oaks. The oak trees in particular have been especially varied in hues this year, and vibrant as well. Though color at this elevation is thinning, the drive along the Blue...
A rainy, foggy day in the High Country obscures the long-range views. But there’s something about dreary weather that makes fall colors feel even more vibrant. These maple leaves stand out against a muted and hazy background. The rains were gentle for the most...
