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Fall Color October 22-28

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Oct 22

October 22
From MacRae Meadows.

Oct 23

October 23
Road to the Swinging Bridge.

Oct 24

October 24
Blue Ridge Parkway.

Oct 25

October 25
Grandfather Mountain Entrance gate.

Oct 26

October 26
From Black Rock Parking area.

Oct 27

October 27
From Hawksbill Mountain.

Oct 28

October 28
Blue Ridge Parkway north of viaduct.

 

 


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What People Say…

" We visited the mountain today with our three sons. Because of the beautiful country we have (Venezuela), we are accustomed to wildlife, to the beauty of nature, to biodiversity. But being at Grandfather Mountain was a gorgeous and unexpected experience. Great landscapes, clear and clean air, extreme calm, beautiful animals and the loving care we saw in the employees made us believe we were very near to God. Keep on maintaining this place just as it is: A paradise. "

Richard & Evelyn

Maracaibo, Venezuela