NC Hwy 105
October 24, 2013
The top peaks of Grandfather Mountain are coated in rime ice this morning as fog is freezing to the trees along the ridgeline. This photo was taken at Smoketree Lodge off of NC Hwy 105...
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Cranberry School
October 23, 2013
These trees around Old Cranberry High School, at the junction of NC 194 and US 19-E between Newland and Elk Park, are a good representation of most elevations around 3,000 feet. There is still some...
Near Banner Elk
October 22, 2013
A great autumn view can be found off of Lee Gualtney Rd. near Banner Elk, N.C. This rolling field with cows sits on a hill looking toward the Matney area. (Photo by Katie Casella) The...
US 221, Linville
October 21, 2013
Floyd Gragg and his wife set up their roadside stand of jams, jellies, honey and apple butter. Floyd has had this stand on US 221 just north of the Grandfather Mountain Entrance for decades. (Photo...
Cliffside Overlook
October 20, 2013
The flanks of Grandfather Mountain are alive with color as illustrated with this photo taken at Cliffside Overlook in the park. Another great view of the color on the Mountain right now can be seen...
Linville River
October 19, 2013
It's a cloudy morning but the fall color in the area is really popping against gray skies. This photo of the Linville River was taken above Linville Falls. (Photo by Skip Sickler) This weekend will...
Green Mountain Creek Bridge
October 18, 2013
A leaf peeper stops to take a photo along the bridge over Green Mountain Creek on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Milepost 300. This section of the Parkway from Blowing Rock to Grandfather Mountain continues...
Blue Ridge Parkway
October 17, 2013
It's an overcast day in the area with the chance of showers lasting into the early evening. This photo was taken along the Blue Ridge Parkway near the entrance to Linville Falls at Milepost 316. ...
Linn Cove Viaduct
October 16, 2013
The sun rises on another beautiful day in the NC High Country as some of the first light shines on the Linn Cove Viaduct. This engineering marvel winds its way around Grandfather Mountain at Milepost...
Linville Peak
October 15, 2013
The view from the top of Grandfather Mountain is gorgeous this morning with low-lying clouds to our east and south. The surrounding landscape has really come alive with color this week as illustrated in this...
Little Lost Cove Cliffs
October 14, 2013
It's a cloudy morning in the N.C. High Country with some drizzle. The color is absolutely beautiful right now at Little Lost Cove Cliffs (accessed from Old Jonas Ridge Road). (Photo by Skip Sickler) Autumn...
Linville Falls Area
October 13, 2013
Color abounds along the Linville River with a transitioning canopy overhead and many leaves that have already fallen. The color will peak in this area over the next week. (Photo by Skip Sickler) The Grandfather...
Boone Fork Bridge
October 12, 2013
It's a pleasant Saturday in the NC High Country and a great time to visit and see fall color. These hikers are crossing the Boone Fork Bridge on the Tanawha Trail, accessed near Blue Ridge...
Tanawha Trail
October 8, 2013
The Tanawha Trail runs 13.5 miles from Julian Price Park to Beacon Heights and parallels the Blue Ridge Parkway through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the region. The light of sunrise amplified the...
Linn Cove Area
October 7, 2013
While most of the area is overcast after overnight rainfall, the sun was shining through the rolling clouds on the Blue Ridge Parkway this morning. This photo, taken just north of the Linn Cove Viaduct,...
Linville River
October 6, 2013
Spotty color is popping along the Linville River near Linville Falls. This photo was taken from a Blue Ridge Parkway bridge at milepost 316.5. (Photo by Skip Sickler) The Grandfather Mountain attraction and Grandfather Mountain...
Nature Museum Parking Lot
October 5, 2013
A kaleidoscope of color can currently be spotted at the Grandfather Mountain Nature Museum upper parking lot complete with blue skies and the clusters of red mountain ash berries. Today is forecasted to be beautiful...
Top Shop Parking Area
October 3, 2013
Many shrubs are alive with color above 5,000 feet on Grandfather Mountain. This image was taken looking to the southeast from the Top Shop parking area. (Photo by Katie Casella) Autumn color across the landscape...
Parkway View of Grandfather
October 2, 2013
Mountain ridgelines are now boasting the most widespread fall color in the NC High Country. This photo, with Grandfather Mountain's Mile High Swinging Bridge and Top Shop in the distance, was taken along the Blue...
South Side of Grandfather
October 1, 2013
Grandfather Mountain employees know to watch this heath bald on the south side of the Mountain in late September and early October as it is one of the first areas to change and show vivid...
Woods Walk
September 29, 2013
Fall color remains spotty around Grandfather Mountain. This burst of yellow was spotted on a maple tree near the attraction's Woods Walk picnic area. (Photo by Skip Sickler) The color should really develop at Grandfather...
Half Moon area
September 28, 2013
In addition to the start of fall leaf color, late summer-early fall wildflowers are also creating a kaleidoscope of hues on the hillsides right now. This image shows the red leaves of a blueberry bush,...
Rough Ridge
September 27, 2013
Hikers enjoy a beautiful day at Rough Ridge along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Rough Ridge parking area can be found at Milepost 302.8 and the summit has an elevation just below 4,800 feet. (Photo...
MacRae Meadows
September 26, 2013
It's an overcast morning at Grandfather Mountain but the weather is forecasted to clear later today. This pop of color is one of the prettiest on the Mountain right now. It can be found just...
Invershiel
September 25, 2013
Fall color in the NC High Country is spotty right now and the vast majority of the landscape is still covered in green leaves. This beautiful burst of red color has popped up on a...