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...
Today’s photo is from the top of Appalachian Ski Mountain along Flat Top Road in Blowing Rock. The elevation at this vantage point is about 3600 feet. It’s evident from this long range view that more color will be here soon. Some trees (like the yellow maple in...
Even relentless rain can’t dim the beauty of the fall in the High Country. While there hasn’t been much sunshine to accelerate the foliage change, the cooler weather seems to be doing the job well enough. But be sure to look around for more than leaves;...
Today’s break in the clouds was such a welcome sight after nearly a solid week of rainy conditions! It was even better to see some bright colors lit up by the sun. As is usual this early in the season, the most consistent color is found at the highest...
Fall has arrived! There has been an unmistakable crispness in the air as the season moved in, and today is the official start of autumn. According to forecasters, this year’s foliage displays will be spectacular. Kathy Matthews, an associate professor of biology...
