October 31, 2018
Today's photo, taken from nearby Blowing Rock, marks the last in Grandfather Mountain's 2018 Fall Color Gallery. According to Dr. Howie Neufeld, professor of biology at Appalachian State University and WNC's esteemed "Fall Color Guy,"...
October 30, 2018
Autumn splendor embraces Grandfather Mountain, as seen from the nearby town of Seven Devils. Fall color continues to shine in certain areas of the High Country, with vibrant bursts to be seen in Boone, Blowing...
October 29, 2018
Fall color surrounds a footbridge over the Linville River, heading toward Linville Falls. According to Dr. Howie Neufeld, Western North Carolina's esteemed "Fall Color Guy" and professor of biology at Appalachian State University, "If you...
October 28, 2018
Fallen leaves adorn the rocks at Duggers Creek Falls, a little — and littler-known — waterfall tucked away near the iconic Linville Falls (MP 316 on the Blue Ridge Parkway). Located near the Linville Falls...
October 27, 2018
Although many trees have shed their leaves within the High Country's higher elevations, others at lower elevations are still sporting a little green, as seen in this photo taken along the Blue Ridge Parkway near...
October 26, 2018
Pictured this past Thursday, fall color is in full splendor at Big Lost Cove Cliffs near Linville, just north of the Lost Cove Cliffs Overlook (MP 310) on the Blue Ridge Parkway. This particular view...
October 25, 2018
Fall color bursts into view near a dam at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk. And there should still be more to come, as the color change progresses through lower elevations in the High Country and...
October 24, 2018
Fall colors frame the view of Grandfather Mountain from Cannon Memorial Hospital in Linville. Although the High Country's higher elevations are mostly bereft of leaves, color can still be found in various lower-elevation locations throughout...
October 23, 2018
Fall color finds its way down the Blue Ridge Parkway, as seen from the View Calloway Peak Overlook at Milepost 299.7. While last Saturday's high winds saw much of the higher-elevation foliage blow away, there's...
October 22, 2018
Fall color reflects on Price Lake, located along the Blue Ridge Parkway (Milepost 296.7) near Blowing Rock. While this past weekend's high winds cleared many a leaf from higher elevations, mid- to lower elevations are...
October 21, 2018
Foliage near the Linn Cove Viaduct area of the Blue Ridge Parkway assumes its autumn hues, as fall color continues to spread through the Western North Carolina High Country. Photo by Skip Sickler | Grandfather...
October 20, 2018
A sunset near the Blue Ridge Parkway's Linn Cove Viaduct adds some pinks and purples to the autumn palette. As the sun rises on Saturday, Oct. 20, it'll greet one of the High Country's busiest...
October 19, 2018
The Linn Cove Viaduct remains one of the most popular vantage points from which to take in the High Country's autumn splendor. Fall color is exploding around this particular area of the Blue Ridge Parkway...
October 18, 2018
Cool, clear days and nights have jump-started fall color in the High Country, as demonstrated by this view of the Blue Ridge Parkway from Grandfather Mountain's Top Shop. Experts believe his coming weekend could offer...
October 17, 2018
Golden autumn hues frame the Boone Fork Bridge, located near mile 299.9 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Although the bridge itself is still closed due to flood damage from this past spring, the Boone Fork...
October 16, 2018
A herd of deer forages in MacRae Meadows at the base of Grandfather Mountain. Cooler temperatures in the Western North Carolina High Country seem to have jump-started the fall color change at higher elevations, while...
October 15, 2018
Rough Ridge is an exceptionally popular spot on the Blue Ridge Parkway, and as one of the most colorful spots during autumn, it's easy to see why. With access located at Milepost 302.8, this particular...
October 14, 2018
Grandfather Mountain's Woods & Walk Picnic Area is starting to show off the colors of the season. According to experts, a forecast of cool weather means the Western North Carolina High Country could start seeing...
October 13, 2018
Fall color comes to Grandfather Mountain's iconic Split Rock. Today, Oct. 13, the park will host its Fall Color Ramble, featuring guided hikes through fall foliage, presentations from fall color experts, hands-on activities for guests of...
October 12, 2018
Framed by bursting fall color, a typically calm waterfall near the intersection of U.S. 221 and the Blue Ridge Parkway (MP 305) surges after Thursday's heavy rains from Hurricane Michael. This season's slow progression in...
October 11, 2018
Fall color continues its slow, but steady, progression through the High Country, seen here at Cold Prong Overlook, located at Milepost 299 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The overlook features a trailhead that takes hikers...
October 10, 2018
Rain and fog clear for a moment of autumn brilliance near Stack Rock on the Blue Ridge Parkway (MP 304.8). With cold fronts expected to pass through the East Coast early next week, experts are...
October 9, 2018
Fog clears over Price Lake to showcase reflections of fall color. The leaf change is still progressing slowly, but next week's forecast calls for much cooler weather with bright days and cold nights, the combination...
October 8, 2018
Fall color begins to burst near Stack Rock Creek, near milepost 304 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Although much of the High Country remains green, isolated ridges along the Parkway are starting to showcase autumn's...
October 7, 2018
Autumn is an ideal time for a hike at Grandfather Mountain — cooler temperatures, crisp air and the kaleidoscopic changing of the leaves. Grandfather offers hikes for visitors of all skill levels, from beginners to...
October 6, 2018
Pictured above, virgin's bower is a vine of many names — wild hops, devil's hair, woodbine, love vine and traveler's joy. Whatever you choose to call it, visitors to Grandfather Mountain can see the plant's...
October 5, 2018
An eastern box turtle makes its way across Grandfather Mountain's main road, near the park's covered picnic shelter and Nature Museum. Slow and steady seems to be the theme this year, as fall color continues...
October 4, 2018
Picnics are in season at Grandfather Mountain, as fall colors cast an autumnal glow in the park's Woods Walk Picnic Area. With the continuing warm weather, the color change is off to a slow start,...
October 3, 2018
Green turns to gold on the straightaway leading toward Grandfather Mountain's famous switchbacks up to the Mile High Swinging Bridge. According to Dr. Howie Neufeld, professor of biology at Appalachian State University and North Carolina's...
October 2, 2018
Grandfather Mountain's fall color offers a striking contrast with the fog surrounding Linville Peak, as seen from the park's Linville Bluffs picnic area. Although it's been slower to arrive than usual, autumn foliage is beginning...
