News From The Blue Ridge Traveler

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Fall Color Report - Week 8

posted 3 years, 8 months ago

Today, October 26th, the weather AND fall colors are close to perfection. I traveled between Linville Falls and Little Switzerland, taking in a few back roads. As predicted, the southern mountainsides are showing about fifty percent green leaves, while the northern views remain colorful. Although, a few trees have lost ...

Little Switzerland - Leaf Report - Week 7

posted 3 years, 8 months ago

Apologies for this brief report, I'm traveling and "experiencing technical difficulties!" Yesterday, all along the Blue Ridge Parkway between Milepost 350 and Little Switzerland at Milepost 334 was spectacular! Leaves are close to peaking, should be at their peak tomorrow or Saturday.

Update! Blue Ridge Travelers' Fall Color Report - Week 6

posted 3 years, 9 months ago

Update: October 17th

Blue Ridge Travelers' Fall Color Report - Week 5

posted 3 years, 9 months ago

Here we are, week five of our fall color report! Today, I traveled along US Hwy. 221 North of Marion into the North Cove community and on to the Blue Ridge Parkway at the Linville Falls entrance. Wow! The cooler nights are making a difference in leaf colors. Reds are ...