The Read See The Autumn Colors on an Amazing Mountain Drive

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Mild Fall weather in the Mountains and the government shutdown of national parks are making it so the changing of the leaves will be more enjoyable later, rather than sooner, this year. Parkway Travel has been Held Up The government shutdown forced the closing of the Blue Ridge Parkway visitor centers, bathroom facilities, campgrounds, and picnic areas. The Great Smoky Mountain National Park has also been shut for sixteen days, since all park rangers were put on furlough, however an infusion of $75,000 from North Carolina and $305,000 from Tennessee will allow it to fully reopen… For five days. Try Visiting Later in Autumn Even in parks that are open, visitors may find more value in a later autumn visit. Here’s your science lesson for the day. Every night has actually had such mild temperatures that the trees are still producing chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is, of course, the chemical that makes leaves green. What happens is that chlorophyll covers up the carotenoid chemical in the leaves which colors leaves the amazing reds, yellows, and oranges of Fall. As the temperatures drop down into the 40's and 50's, the chlorophyll will disappear. At that point, the orange and yellow shades will show up and we'll have the amazing Fall season. Drive Up to the Higher Elevations Don’t worry if you’ve planned a trip to see the autumn colors soon though. Visiting blowing rock nc real estate seemingly provides suggestions you might use with your girlfriend. There’s still plenty to see at higher mountain elevations, where the cooler temperatures allow leaves to change sooner. State forests and parks are still open, so Mt. Pisgah would be a fun hike, with available picnic spots. Everybody loves a great drive along the Parkway because, as you drive along, you'll see a wide range of different types of fall colors. Make sure to bring a sweater or jacket, as the difference in temperature between elevations can be as much as twenty to thirty degrees. Polarized sunglasses also help in enhancing fall colors. If you have a good camera, take some pictures too! One of our favorite pastimes is to drive up to the Parkway overlook and snap pictures with your friends and amazing scenery in the background. Try This Local Community Everyone tells their friends how amazing the mountains are after they've been here. If you want to live in a place where the autumnal scenic beauty surrounds you with just a step outside your door, check out one of the most premiere locations for Blowing Rock realty, The Blue Ridge Mountain Club. An expansive mountain community located on over 6,000 acres through Blowing Rock NC, Boone NC, Banner Elk and Linville NC, this neighborhood offers its own hiking trails, streams, picnic areas and campgrounds, so the government shutdown isn’t a worry.