Virtual Blue Ridge Parkway

This is the Blue Ridge Parkway fall color report for October 19th. The color has been spectacular in most areas of the Parkway this year, and according to most accounts, it's the best in several years.

This is the Blue Ridge Parkway fall color report for October 24th. Most areas of the Blue Ridge Parkway are past peak color, but there are several lower elevation areas in good color through the beginning of November.

Fall leaf colors are approaching peak times along the Parkway. Some of the higher elevations have already passed their peak colors while the lower elevations will see peak color in the next week or two.

In the Parkways highest elevations in North Carolina, especially south of Asheville, the peak color has already passed, but a drive through that region will still reward travelers with lots of pretty color in certain areas.

This is the Blue Ridge Parkway wildflower report for early September, 2008. In Virginia, the Rocky Knob area south of Roanoke, reports that Goldenrod is the latest bloom to show up in early fall.

This is the Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower report for September 9th. In the Rocky Knob area, south of Roanoke in Virginia, Goldenrod is the latest bloom to show up here in early fall, and the bright red Cardinal Flower is in bloom.

It's late September on the Parkway and although we think of wildflowers as being associated with spring, this is a wonderful time of year for many meadows and roadsides to show off the last of the year's blooms.

October has arrived here in the Blue Ridge and we know it by those very cool nights and those crisp days that define this month here in the mountains. Of course, we also know it's October because the color we're famous for is beginning to show.

October has arrived here in the Blue Ridge and we know it by those very cool nights and those crisp days that define this month here in the mountains. Of course, we also know it's October because the color we're famous for is beginning to show.

Here's the latest fall color report from individual districts and developed areas along the Blue Ridge Parkway for the third weekend of October. Remember that elevation and your north/south orientation make a lot of difference so plan to drive some distant on the Parkway to be sure you catch some of the great fall color.

Here in mid-October the Fall color along the Blue Ridge Parkway is nearing peak in many locations.

Here in late September, we are beginning to see some of the telltale signs of Fall. The days are getting shorter, the mornings cooler, and a few of the trees are starting to get a hint of Fall color.

If you're still looking for great color on the Parkway, you should find it in the lower elevations.

Mount Pisgah is peaking right now with fall color, and the Boone / Blowing Rock area is showing nicely, too.

Vibrant fall colors can be found in many areas of the Parkway right now.

Bass Lake is displaying dramatic color right now.

Higher elevations in the south on the Parkway may peak first weekend of October.

Signs of fall color are beginning to show all along the Blue Ridge Parkway along with beautiful displays of wildflowers.

In early fall blooms are still abundant and certain trees are beginning to indicate the change to fall color.

For many the late summer and early fall blooms are the favorites for visitors, so visit the Parkway and decide for yourself.