Yep, I know most of the 'Snow-Birds' are headed South, but in the Fall, we like to head NORTH - for a week or two! (We 'enjoyed' snow in Canada one 4th of July and that confirmed that I DO NOT like snow!! - especially on the road - we parked off the road in the COLD for two days!!)
So now, I'm trying to plan an 'interesting' fall trip (to see the 'colors' for sure). Been to Gatlinburg several times and after the last outing, have no desire to go back! (Stop & Go up the mountain and back was no fun and the crowds on the street were unpleasant - Gatlinburg in 1996 was great fun, but no more!)
We have enjoyed Hot Springs N.C in two previous trips and I would like to find a similar place - off of the high-traffic route and with pleasant and enjoyable surroundings - read 'few but fine folks' - perhaps with some local entertainment on the weekend.
Where is your personal 'GREAT PLACE'?? and if you will share, a PM would be fine so everyone reading this post does not show up at the same time!!
So now, I'm trying to plan an 'interesting' fall trip (to see the 'colors' for sure). Been to Gatlinburg several times and after the last outing, have no desire to go back! (Stop & Go up the mountain and back was no fun and the crowds on the street were unpleasant - Gatlinburg in 1996 was great fun, but no more!)
We have enjoyed Hot Springs N.C in two previous trips and I would like to find a similar place - off of the high-traffic route and with pleasant and enjoyable surroundings - read 'few but fine folks' - perhaps with some local entertainment on the weekend.
Where is your personal 'GREAT PLACE'?? and if you will share, a PM would be fine so everyone reading this post does not show up at the same time!!
vermilye wrote:
One of my favorite Fall Color locations is Ricketts Glen State Park in PA. A 7 mile trail along 22 waterfalls and hundreds of cascades, etc.
More photos and information at me LakeshoreImages page.
If you do the Blue Ridge Parkway, a short hop over to West Virginia & Babcock State Park and the Glade Creek Grist Mill is worth a stop:
Jon,
Great shot of the Mill - It has so much depth it almost looks painted.
When you walk out your back Door it probably looks pretty good, Upstate can be as good as anyplace I've ever been. My all time favorite though, is Independence Pass, in Colorado - late September, those Golden Aspen are hard to Beat.
Thanks for sharing,
One of my favorite Fall Color locations is Ricketts Glen State Park in PA. A 7 mile trail along 22 waterfalls and hundreds of cascades, etc.
More photos and information at me LakeshoreImages page.
If you do the Blue Ridge Parkway, a short hop over to West Virginia & Babcock State Park and the Glade Creek Grist Mill is worth a stop:
More photos and information at me LakeshoreImages page.
If you do the Blue Ridge Parkway, a short hop over to West Virginia & Babcock State Park and the Glade Creek Grist Mill is worth a stop:
I just had another thought -- if you want to take a really long drive, and you want color in mid-September, check out the larches in the mountains surrounding Lake Louise, in Alberta:
These are conifers, not broad-leafed trees, that turn bright gold and yellow -- amazing!
These are conifers, not broad-leafed trees, that turn bright gold and yellow -- amazing!
Believe it or not, the Eastern Sierra has great fall color in late September -- this is Grass Lake, in the Bishop Creek area:
Yes, it is kind of a long drive -- but that would then put you in perfect position to tour the Southwest during October, the best time of year (in my opinion).
Yes, it is kind of a long drive -- but that would then put you in perfect position to tour the Southwest during October, the best time of year (in my opinion).
I second the skyline drive. Weekends get a bit crowded but weekdays are great. I live about ten miles from the entrance too.
