NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS — There’s something magical about this time of year in the mountains. As autumn settles in, the region transforms into a canvas of brilliant reds, oranges and yellows stretching as far as the eye can see.
The fall foliage typically peaks mid October in the higher elevations, but the color show lasts into November as it moves down the slopes. This weekend, October 17th – 19th, color is at its peak across most of the North Carolina Mountains.
This weekend, local parks and overlooks will be buzzing with leaf-peepers hoping to catch the season’s peak color. Early mornings will bring cool mountain air with mist drifting through the valleys. On Saturday, dry conditions will hold tight with highs reaching the upper 60s. A cold front will…..