Cherohala Skyway - Mountain Scenic Drives

The Cherohala Skyway is a national scenic byway often compared to the Blue Ridge Parkway because of its scenic attractions and natural topography. The skyway serves as a connector between the Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee and the Nantahala National Forest in North Carolina, thus the name Cherohala. The route is located in rural western Graham County and is designated as N.C. 143.
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Autumn Color — Take Some Home With You

Every October, people come to the Smoky Mountains to view the brilliant colors of autumn. And many of them take a little of that color back home with them — in the form of a bright, golden pumpkin from a local farm. Check out the fall display of pumpkins and squash for sale at Darnell Farms, a family run business just east of Bryson City on Highway 19 at the Tuckaseigee River bridge.

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The Civil War in Georgia - Commemorating 150 Years

Georgia's official Civil War website was launched today in commemoration of the upcoming 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Features of the site include an interactive map of museums, battlefields, landmarks, historic homes and other significant locations; calendar of events; a timeline of events that took place in Georgia between 1861 and 1865; a news section; links to educational resources and related Civil War sites, and more. The second phase of the site will include Civil War driving trails; stories and written observations from Georgians during the Civil War; a multimedia section for video and images and more.

Weekly Fall Color Reports

Beverly Collins, Jonathan Horton and Kathy Mathews report that fall has definitely arrived in Asheville through the Highlands, as does Dan Pittillo, who has been forecasting fall colors in the Cullowhee area for decades. In fact, colors arrived early this year at the higher elevations down south and peaked at about the same time as in Boone, which is somewhat unusual. At lower elevations, colors should be vibrant this week through the weekend; I would include the Lake Lure/Chimney Rock area in this prediction, too.
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TRIPADVISOR UNVEILS AMERICA'S TOP 10 FALL FOLIAGE DESTINATIONS

TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel site*, today announced the top ten fall foliage destinations in the U.S., according to a TripAdvisor survey of more than 2,300 travelers. From mountain peaks to seaside ports, these destinations offer a fabulous variety of activities for leaf-peepers.

1. Auburn Awakening: Asheville, North Carolina
Nestled in the foothills region of western North Carolina, Asheville is a spectacular location for leaf-peeping. Travelers can enjoy the beautiful views by peddling through the Appalachian Mountains on one of many biking trails, or hop in the car for a scenic drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. One TripAdvisor traveler said, “We stopped multiple times for the breathtaking views. We will be going there again.” Peak foliage-viewing is from mid to late October.

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Oktoberfest At Sugar Mountain Resort - High Country & The Northern Mountains - North Carolina Travel & Tourism

Grab your beer stein, put on your lederhosen and head to Sugar Mountain Resort for the 20th annual Oktoberfest celebration Saturday & Sunday, October 9 & 10. Take in the beautiful fall foliage; cool, comfortable mountain temperatures, and a weekend full of activities from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day. Be sure to bring the kids because the event is for the whole family. Admission and parking are FREE.



An array of artisan's and craftspeople open their stands at 10:00 a.m. each day. A sampling of this year's country craft fair vendors include: pottery, folk art in glass & wood, books by local and regional authors, stained glass sun-catchers, handmade wooden cutting boards, quilted items, handmade children's toys, handmade furniture, dolls, ceramics, handmade bath & body products, jewelry, home-made baked goods, jams & jellies, bird feeders, pet clothing, and much more. 



Enjoy a panoramic view of the North Carolina High Country, Southern Virginia and Eastern Tennessee's beautiful fall foliage from the mile and a half long scenic chairlift ride to Sugar's 5,300 ft peak. Everyone, even mountain bikers are welcome to ride the lift. 



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Scenic Drives in the Mountains - Fall Color l Fall Fishing in NC - North Carolina Travel & Tourism

Everyone knows the NC mountains are the perfect place to see spectacular fall color, but there are also rivers, railroads, waterfalls and scenic mountain towns to explore. Be sure you have plenty of memory in your camera when you head out on these scenic drives, because Western North Carolina is ready for its close-up!
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Georgia Mountain Fall Festival

Look forward to the 2010 Fall Festival. With its mild temperatures and beautiful scenery there is no better place to be than the North Georgia Mountains in the fall. Each October, the 9-day event features exciting musical performances, educational demonstrations, a flower show and the ever-popular Georgia’s Official State Fiddlers' Convention. Music daily in The Anderson Music Hall, Flower Show, Arts and Crafts, Exhibit Hall. Demonstrations will take you back to the Old Ways’ as local folks show how Moonshine was made,along with Quilting, Soap and Hominy making, Blacksmith Shop and more. The Pioneer Village, is a replica of an era gone by. The Georgia Mountain Fall Festival was chosen as a “Top 20 Event “ by the Southeast Tourism Society.
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Virginia Fall Foliage Report for October 1, 2009

For the week of September 30, green is still the dominant color on Virginia trees. Some color change can be seen in tree species such as poplars, sweet gum, dogwood and maple. Peak colors are expected in the mountains during mid to late October; the Piedmont and Coastal Plain are expected to peak during late October and early November.
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Virginia Fall Foliage Report for October 1, 2009