Grandfather Mountain - Fall Leaf Color Predictions

Grandfather Mountain in Blowing Rock NC is always one of the first and best  places to enjoy the NC fall leaf color. Grandfather Mountain's  Director of Education Predicts "Stunning Fall Color" this year: “We are seeing lots of color change already in September. The trees are looking healthy with lots of leaves, so I’m very optimistic that this will be a good season,” said Director of Education Jesse Pope.

“The peak viewing time in the higher elevations will likely be around the first two weeks in October.”Grandfather is a great destination for leaf looking, not only because its high peaks are a good vantage point for looking out across the color in the valleys below, but because the mountain hosts such a tremendous variety of plant life.  Each different species of plant life turns a slightly different hue, and that makes up an extremely varied color pallet.  Get more information  about fall color at Grandfather Mountain

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