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It doesn't hurt that the region is blessed with amazing fall colors spreading across both mountains and valleys, yet the weather here is so mild you can still enjoy outdoor adventures well into the fall. You also aren't stressed about deciphering which mystery week is the perfect peak fall foliage week to visit. In the Western North Carolina mountains, we have so many elevations and micro-climates that the peak foliage season is the most extended in the U.S.
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Aerial Views of the Fall Foliage Whether you’re looking for a peaceful float or a heart-pounding freefall, here are a few suggestions to get you above the treetops to see fall foliage from the air. |
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Fall is the perfect time for foodies to visit the Western North Carolina mountains, where the combination of creative chefs and locally-grown produce make for the ultimate autumn harvest. |
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Sure you can do the typical fall tour of the by putting on some comfortable shoes, grabbing your binoculars and camera, and heading out. But why tour on your feet or in a car when you can experience a unique spin on the fall tour? |
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This is a guide to the best scenic fall drives whether you're visiting in early fall (late September to early October), mid-fall (early late October) or late fall (late October to early November). |
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With the days growing cooler and fall foliage brightening every peak, autumn allows locals and visitors to soak in the area’s vibrant arts and crafts scene, from scenic craft heritage drives to arts or crafts classes to gallery hopping. |
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If you want to take your drive up a notch, we have a few ideas of how to be an extreme color hunter on two wheels. Experience fall drives with the wind in your hair. |
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Chasing the Monarch Butterflies From the middle of September and continuing for several weeks, the monarchs make their way through the Western North Carolina mountains, one of the few altitudes where the migration can be witnessed by humans. |
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The Asheville area has plenty of open road and off-road trails for bikes of a different kind of fall scenic adventure. |
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