The last few days have been full of blue skies, crisp mornings, and light breezes. Just glorious. While higher slopes are beginning to thin, many trees right around Boone and Blowing Rock are still showing bright color. Some, like this maple in front of the Jones...
Sunset is an ideal time to take a fall drive along the Parkway. The warmth in the light turns everything golden and red. This view of the carriage trails at Moses Cone Memorial Park takes on a burnished quality, making even the remaining green leaves look yellowed. In...
Elk Knob State Park is located in the northern part of Watauga County, close to the Tennessee state line. The area is largely rural and undeveloped, which means beautiful scenery and views. Elk Knob is the third tallest mountain in the county, after Grandfather...
This is the week to enjoy a wide range of foliage in the High Country! According to the local “Fall Color Guy” and experts at Grandfather Mountain, “this is the peak week for the Blowing Rock-to-Grandfather Mountain section of the Blue Ridge Parkway....
While most of the region is showing fantastic fall color, there are some spots in the area that are more wind-blown than others. Price Park is one of them, but several trees are still hanging on to colorful leaves. Today’s photos are not meant to show the state...
