Fall color is on full display in western NC; What to expect for peak leaf peeping in the mountains

The Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountain regions, according to scientists with explorefall.com, and they claim that their ...

Fall Foliage: When's the best time to visit the NC Mountains?

Right now, the best color is above 4,000 to 5,000 feet, including spots like Grandfather Mountain, Mount Mitchell, and the ...
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Fall colors in NC: Helene devastates mountains. What does that mean for leaf season?

Hurricane Helene's recovery efforts in the North Carolina mountains continue to grow as floodwaters recede, revealing the devastating damage left behind. Severe floodwaters have left many dead, many ...
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This Small Town Is a Hidden Gem in the North Carolina Mountains—and It's the Perfect Fall Escape

Banner Elk has some of the best fall foliage in the state, plus apple orchards and Grandfather Mountain views.
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Cicadas return: Brood XIV crawls to life in the Smoky Mountains

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — A long-awaited natural spectacle is unfolding in western North Carolina and along the Tennessee border. Brood XIV cicadas emerged from the ground after 17 years of ...