"Whenever you come to Western North Carolina, you get emergency notifications ... Here's what state parks are open and closed in the Carolinas for fall foliage. What is a leaf's true color?

The fall foliage peaks in western North Carolina and Tennessee between late ... According to the National Park Service, Cataloochee Valley saw the most significant impacts from Hurricane Helene ...

As fall foliage peaks across the state, mid-October to November may be an ideal time to visit and support less-storm damaged ...

For Western North Carolina, October is typically prime “leaf season,” when visitors flock to see the vibrant transformation ...

Many Western NC towns that would normally see a surge of tourists for fall leaf season are not ... Guayabitos, with locations in Bryson City and Maggie Valley, is an affordable family-owned ...

As Western North Carolina recovers from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, many restaurants and small businesses who rely ...