Autumn colors in North Carolina rival those in Russia. It is especially true in the tree covered mountains of North Carolina. Fall comes to Western North Carolina much faster than to the rest of the state. The key is to visit the mountains at just the right time. To help us decide when is the perfect time to enjoy fall colors we have a number of resources, including web cams installed in popular Western North Carolina locations.
While the trees in central and eastern parts of the state are yet green, Western North Carolina mountains begin to turn into beautiful autumn landscape. What Russian, raised on Pushkin or even Shevchuk, doesn't love fall colors? The key is to get there and see it at the right time.
To check on the fall color situation in North Carolina we have a number of resources.
Hotlines::
Visit North Carolina: 866-6LEAVES.
U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service: 800-354-4595.
Asheville Convention and Visitors Bureau: 888-247-9811.
A great resource: web cams installed in popular tourist destinations of Western North Carolina. There you can see how the trees look like at the moment: www.highcountrywebcams.com.