Fall color is turning quickly and early on the Blue Ridge Parkway this year. There are many factors contributing to the variation in when and where autumn color will peak. The Parkway stretches almost 500 miles from north to south through mountainous regions. It meanders from east to west facing slopes and most importantly, it […]
Wildflower and Fall Color Report for September 29, 2006
The fall color is beginning to show some during this last week of September, especially at the higher elevations of North Carolina. Typically, the Parkway experiences the much anticipated change in fall colors around the middle of October. Many factors however contribute to variations in when and where the color will peak. The Parkway stretches […]