Leaf peeping hits its peak in the South from late September through mid November.
The Blue Ridge Parkway
The winding Blue Ridge Parkway stretches 469 miles in the Appalachian Highlands.
Drive the last 40 mile section as it winds through Western North Carolina’s Jackson County.
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Be sure to stop at the parkway’s highest point, the Richland Balsam Overlook, at 6,053 feet.
From fall hikes to scenic drives, you might choose your own leaf peeping adventure.
Bike along the polished paths of F.D.
A view from the Blue Ridge Parkway..
Roosevelt State Park, the largest state park in Georgia.
Visitors will find more than 40 miles of trails for hiking.
Spin down the Swamp Rabbit Trail, which follows along the Reedy River for 18 miles.
emThe Road to Nowhere. Courtesy of Bryson City / Swain County NC Chamber of Commerce./em.
Peak foliage is from the last two weeks of October through the first two weeks of November.
The waterfall feeds into the Cullasaja River through the Nantahala National Forest.
Stay nearby in the charmingmountain town of Highlands.
emCloudland Canyon State Park, Georgia. Courtesy of Georgia Department of Natural Resources./em.
Taste something stronger and buy a bottle of Old Hill Hard Cider.
Visitors can view the kayakers from the top of the gorge during the annual release.
Today, the converted rail-trail offers one of the most exhilarating bike rides anywhereespecially in fall.
Credit: Courtesy of Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Visitor Bureau
Youll pass through small towns and restored railroad depots, admiring the changing leaf color all along the way.
Shuttle services in Abingdon and Damascus will conveniently take you and your bike to the top for your ride.
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emF.D. Roosevelt State Park in Pine Mountain, Georgia. Courtesy of Georgia Department of Natural Resources./em.
emThe Swamp Rabbit Trail. Courtesy of VisitGreenvilleSC.com./em.
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emZiplining at Historic Banning Mills. Courtesy of Historic Banning Mills./em.
emThe Shadow of the Bear. Courtesy of Jackson County TDA./em.
emDry Falls in Jackson County, North Carolina. Courtesy of Jackson County TDA./em.
emA view of the Shenandoah Valley./em.
Tallulah Gorge State Park. Courtesy of Alexa Lampasona.
emBiking in Travelers Rest, South Carolina./em.
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