(10-26-2023, 06:16 AM)The A-man_imp Wrote: Well folks, it's been absolutely beautiful weather here in Western North Carolina, and so I arranged with a friend to do a short (105 mile) ride up onto the Blue Ridge Parkway to see if I could find a few photos worthy of this thread. Believe me, the colors in the pics just aren't nearly as vivid as in person. I think this year's color display is among the best since I've lived here! So here are a few from the Parkway this morning:









Here are is a shot from yesterday: Mt. Mitchell in the background from about 35 miles away:



Finally, my companion for yesterday's leaf watching:



So, I hope you enjoy, but most of all, I hope you can plan a getaway this weekend to WNC -- Fall Colors are really peak, and this weekend will see temps in the mid 70's to low 80's!

(10-26-2023, 01:28 AM)3rd_Gear_Steve_imp Wrote: After work on Tuesday, I made a couple-hour detour on my way home to enjoy the beautiful day and autumn colors. I have to go near 100 miles before I escape the grid of straight county roads, so it’s hard to have much fun; but the rural land out east of Cleveland is pretty this time of year! The downside is that the roads without commute traffic have a 45 mph limit and stop signs.

I headed out toward Burton and let my eye be my guide, wandering down whichever roads looked nice and empty. It was quite a nice, relaxed afternoon. I sadly forgot my camera that morning, so all I have to offer from the ride was one photo in a park I stopped at.