A Family Vacation Guide To The
Appalachian
Mountains



People come from
all over the world to see the Appalachians in their full
glory of magnificent color each autumn of the year, to
visit Dollywood, go fly-fishing, attend the
unique Appalachian Festivals, go camping, hike the Appalachian Trail,
visit Grandfather Mountain, the
Cherokee Indians and
so much more!
In autumn, the
first trees to exhibit their splendor are the Poplar,
Dogwood, Birch and Sourwood which begin turning color at
the end of September. The oak, sweet gum, beech and
hickory trees will maintain their dark summer green
foliage for about two more weeks then they begin to turn
also.
Mountain colors normally show their
greatest splendor, or "peak" the third weekend in
October, but sometimes they do turn a week or so sooner
and will even last into early
November.
For those who like a lot of
green in their color scheme the first and second weekends of
October are the best time to visit the mountains and for those
who enjoy lots of reds, oranges, yellows and browns from the
third weekend in October till the first weekend in
November.
If you plan to spend some time in the
Appalachians during October be sure and make your
reservations early! Be sure to have plenty of film (or
large digital card) for your camera and a warm jacket as
it does get cool in the mountains. Remember, it takes
cool weather to cause the autum colors to explode into
their majestic greatness !
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Whether you are planning a hiking,
fishing, a trip to Dollywood, an Appalachian Trail
adventure or simply to drink in the autum colors of the
Majestic Appalachians your trip should definately begin
here! We have a wealth of information for
YOU!
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