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Daily Photo- October 26

  While the most vibrant and consistent color can be found at elevations around 3000 feet, there is still a lot of autumn beauty to be found at nearby elevations. Today was again overcast, but even a dim day can’t hide the warmth of autumn maples. This...

Daily Photo- October 24

The day started out incredibly foggy. Along the Parkway, if you were adventurous enough to brave it, the yellow and orange foliage turned the fog to warm colors in close areas. It’s quite beautiful to drive through, but it doesn’t offer much in the way of...

Daily Photo- October 23

  As peak foliage color shifts to lower elevations, places like downtown West Jefferson have become even more beautiful. We had another day of blue skies and warm sun, and the day could not have been more perfect for being outdoors and enjoying the fall scenery....

Daily Photo- October 21

Just because this elevation is “past peak” doesn’t mean all the color is gone. While there are some bare trees here and there, all of the green has pretty much filled in and rich shades are replacing the brighter tones of the early season. Along...

Daily Photo- October 20

Afternoon light warms up the slopes behind the Blowing Rock Country Club on another beautiful afternoon. This is another spot that is still showing peak color. In general, though, areas around 3500 feet are past their peak. Higher areas, at 4000 feet and above, are...