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10-13-2008, 08:49 PM
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Fall colors, where to go?
Hi All,
What are the best places and time to visit fall colors?
Where can we go if we decide this coming 17th weekend?
What about the 25th weekend?
KK.
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10-13-2008, 09:02 PM
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Lets All Have New Beginnings in 2010
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Check out the Western North Carolina
there is several leaf threads and the Mountains during that time would be the place to go for great views of fall foilage. There some threads that have live cams oviously right now you are going to see dark.. hehe Enjoy and feel free to share photos with us. |
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10-14-2008, 07:41 AM
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Blue Ridge Parkway is an excellent drive.
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10-14-2008, 08:00 AM
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10-14-2008, 08:11 AM
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I used to be indecisive. Now, I'm not so sure.
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Hubby and I are off to the Smoky Mountains for some hiking soon. We've been there several times in the fall and the colors are beautiful.
We always go later in the year and it seems LATE October-EARLY November are the best times to go to see the foliage change colors.
I hear the Catskills are awesome, too.
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10-14-2008, 08:25 AM
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I'm heading to Asheville next Tues/Wed. Can't wait and will take pics!
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10-14-2008, 08:39 AM
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We're heading to Ashville this weekend. We went in June and had a nice time at the Biltmore and visiting downtown, but didn't really do anything outdoorsey. Any suggestions for fun outdoor activities? We have 2 kids ages 10 & 12 who can hike about 2 or 3 miles.
I read in Sunny's link that we may have to go higher to see the more vibrant colors. What's up there?
TIA
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10-14-2008, 10:06 AM
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last weekend we went to Blowing Rock!!! Beautiful drive, adorable town and amazing scenery!
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10-14-2008, 10:26 AM
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Lucky and blessed :)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kkn006
Hi All,
What are the best places and time to visit fall colors?
Where can we go if we decide this coming 17th weekend?
What about the 25th weekend?
KK.
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Head to Grandfather Mountain - this is practically prime time 
Fall Color Report- Grandfather Mountain |
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10-14-2008, 10:30 AM
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Lucky and blessed :)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doorway
We're heading to Ashville this weekend. We went in June and had a nice time at the Biltmore and visiting downtown, but didn't really do anything outdoorsey. Any suggestions for fun outdoor activities? We have 2 kids ages 10 & 12 who can hike about 2 or 3 miles.
I read in Sunny's link that we may have to go higher to see the more vibrant colors. What's up there?
TIA
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Hi Dori I would suggest getting on the Parkway at hwy 70 in Asheville and heading north. Almost immediately you will encounter the brand new, beautiful Destination Center. Take the time to watch the approximate 15 minute movie in the theater - it is so well done - about the history of the Parkway. From there you should continue north to Craggy Gardens. There are some great colors up there right now and some trails you could hike with your kids that are not difficult. There is a great picnic area there at the parking area, so consider bringing some lunch or snacks too |
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