This Is The Best Time For Leaf Color In the North Carolina Mountains
I could not believe my luck. I have been trying for a while now to book a friend’s tiny home near West Jefferson, North Carolina. It stays booked especially this time of year. Finally, luck shined on me, and she let me know I could have the house the third weekend in October. My first thought was, is this a good time in the fall there for leaf watching? This is the best time for leaf color in the North Carolina mountains.
According to highcountryhost.com peak leaf color in the high country of North Carolina is from late September to early November depending upon the elevation. Higher elevation will see color earlier because temperatures are cooler. Another thing to consider is the amount of rain in a particular region.
The last week of September will be a great week for Mt. Mitchell and Grandfather Mountain. The first week of October looks great for peak fall color the first week of October. If you are going to Banner Elk for leaves you might want to choose the second week of October for peak fall color. The third week of October is going to be perfect for Boone, Blowing Rock and yes , West Jefferson. Hurray! That is exactly when we are going.
You can never go wrong in late September to early November taking a drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway. You will see leaf color of different variations along the way. This is the best time for leaf color in the North Carolina Mountains for 2023. I can’t wait. Bring on the beauty and the bonfires. For more on excellent fall activities in North Carolina see below.
7 Must Do Activities In North Carolina This Fall
Have you created your fall bucket list yet? This weekend is Labor Day and the unofficial kick-off to fall. The kids are back in school, football is back, and pumpkin spice lattes are in Starbucks. Now the weather just needs to catch up. But soon we will be in sweaters, with leaves falling around us, surrounded by pumpkins and the smell of fresh cider. Which means it’s time to plan for the best season of the year. So I’m here with some must-do activities in North Carolina this fall.
So get your boots on, it’s time to Fall in love with Fall. There is no shortage of fun activities to partake in across the state of North Carolina this September through November. Which is your favorite part of the season? The leaves falling, the pumpkin carving, or all the delicious beverages to taste. I just want to scream “It’s fall y’all”. Except it still feels like a sauna outside currently, and this weekend it was too hot to even go to the pool. Which left me with plenty of time to daydream about the cooler weather and all the fun to be had. I even put my football pumpkin on my porch because it’s time ladies and gentlemen, it’s time!
Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.