Fall Colors in the Smoky Mountains
Are you planning that perfect fall weekend in Pigeon Forge when you and your family can come to the Smoky Mountains, rent a cabin, go for a hike and see the fall foliage in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park? You may be asking when is the best time to see the red and orange hues paint the mountainsides. Where should we go to see the best displays? The Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials tell us that although it is hard to predict the peak and intensity of the colors, generally it is the third week of October. But it can sometimes be earlier or later depending on the moisture and temperatures. Good leaf color comes from moisture, warm days and cool nights. Since these variables are different year to year, you are assured no two autumns are alike.
So where do you go to see these brilliant (or maybe not so brilliant) fall colors?
The Park spokesperson, Bob Miller, says Newfound Gap Road where the leaves change sooner because of the elevation and cooler temperatures. The Little River Road between Townsend and Sugarlands Visitor Center is also known for good spots of color.
So, where do you like to go in the Park to see fall colors?
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Posted by: Jerry Hillyard | August 10, 2006 10:53 AM