This Fall, Colors May Be Spectacular
August 9, 2007. If you haven't already booked a luxury vacation rental for a fall foliage trip, now would be the time to do so. According to an Asheville Citizen-Times article, a North Carolina biologist and seasoned fall colors forecaster said this year's weather could produce some of the best autumn displays in years.
The biologist said Western North Carolina has historically benefited from the drought in spring and early summer, especially since the drought has abated somewhat. In September and October, the most helpful weather will be warm, sunny days with cool, frost-free nights. Another drought, excessive rains, or cold snaps could foil a dramatic display.
The most popular places to stay in the region include Grandfather Mountain, Asheville , the Murphy-Franklin area , and the Smoky Mountains. All of these destinations provide easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway and the area's plentiful public lands.
