Here in late September, we are beginning to see some of the telltale signs of Fall. The days are getting shorter, the mornings cooler, and a few of the trees are starting to get a hint of Fall color. The Parkway is still predominately green, but a few trees are starting to turn at the […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Fall Color Report for October 25, 2012
As we head into late October on the Parkway, the peak colors can be found at the lower elevations. The color change started at the beginning of October at the highest elevations and has been steadily progressing down toward lower ground ever since. In Virginia, the north end of the Parkway from Rockfish Gap through […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Fall Color Report for October 18, 2012
It’s the middle of October and the mountain foliage is making the striking transition to the color that brings so much attention here in the fall. Typically, the Blue Ridge Parkway experiences the much-anticipated change in fall foliage around the middle of October. Many factors, however, contribute to variations in when and where colors will […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Fall Color Report for October 11, 2012
It’s the second week of October and right on cue, the mountain foliage is making the striking transition to the color that brings so much attention here in the fall. Typically, the Blue Ridge Parkway experiences the much-anticipated change in fall foliage around the middle of October. Many factors, however, contribute to variations in when […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Fall Color Report for October 4, 2012
October is upon us and the mountain foliage, true to form, is beginning to make the transition to the colors that bring so much attention here in the fall. Typically, the Blue Ridge Parkway experiences the much anticipated change in fall foliage around the middle of October. Many factors however contribute to variations in when […]