The view from Hemphill Bald on the Hemphill Bald Trail in the Smokies is an autumn view that you'll never forget!
An autumn stroll down Hyatt Lane in Cades Cove.
Cataloochee in the Smokies is an excellent place for an autumn escape. Bonus: elk watching - just remember to give the elk their 150 feet of personal space.
When planning an autumn adventure in the Appalachians, keep in mind that fall arrives at the higher elevations and then trickles down to the lower areas.
A drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway is a must during the autumn months. Seen here is Looking Glass Rock, one of the many stunning views that you'll pass on your journey.
Take a hike along the Cataloochee Divide Trail in the Smokies to experience some of the most fairy-tale-like trails in the Appalachians.
A quick hike up to the Craggy Gardens Pinnacle is a must all year long, but the view becomes even more stunning as the mountains show off their patchwork quilt display.
Seek out the waterfalls! As the colors begin to surround them, you'll be convinced that you've stepped into a Bob Ross painting...those trees, those happy trees - showing their true colors.
Extend an adventure on the Blue Ridge Parkway with a trip down the Smokies 441/Newfound Gap Highway.
Take time to explore the creeks or relax and have a picnic.
Mingus Mill in the Great Smoky Mountains.
Blue Ridge Parkway in autumn.
A drive down the Blue Ridge Parkway never disappoints.
Autumn brings an entirely different look to the Appalachians.
The golds of autumn filling in the Smokies.
Greenbrier in the Smokies. You'll find hikes such as Ramsey Cascades, Porters Creek and the Old Settlers Trail in the area.
The golds and yellows of autumn begin to spread throughout the higher elevations of the Smokies first.
The Appalachian Trail between Newfound Gap and Cilngmans Dome.
Apple trees and the Ferguson Cabin give this spot in the Smokies a fairy-tale feel.
Soaking up the fall views from the Craggy Pinnacle.
First light of an autumn morning along the Foothills Parkway in Tennessee.
Autumn leads the way on this hike to Hemphill Bald.
A tree swing located at The Swag on the way to Hemphill Bald in North Carolina.
Max Patch.
Little River in the Smokies.
Early morning view from Newfound Gap Road in the Smoky Mountains.
Jordan Lugibihl
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12/04/2016
View from one of the campsites on Table Rock overlooking the Linville Gorge.
Jordan Lugibihl
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12/04/2016
Top of Table Rock.
Jordan Lugibihl
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12/04/2016
Looking down into the Linville Gorge from Table Rock.
Kevin Murray
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05/07/2016
Dawn from the Mount Sterling fire tower during a backcountry trip in the Smokies.
Mike Windsor
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03/29/2018
Many nice campsites can be found in addition to the shelters while backpacking at Grayson Highlands.
Jesse Weber
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10/11/2017
The Linn Cove Viaduct.
J Smilanic
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05/19/2017
Sunrise from Craggy Pinnacle.
J Smilanic
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10/29/2017
Beautiful autumn colors on the parkway near mile marker 385.
J Smilanic
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11/11/2017
Sunset from Craggy Pinnacle on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Cindy S
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01/15/2018
McAfee Knob on the Appalachian Trail.
Jesse Weber
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10/27/2017
Max Patch.
Jesse Weber
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10/27/2017
Foggy fall morning in the forest on Max Patch.
Jesse Weber
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10/27/2017
Autumn on Max Patch.
Louis O
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02/01/2017
Summit of Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi.
Kevin Murray
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11/06/2016
Smoky valleys from Siler Bald.
Kevin Murray
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11/06/2016
More smoke-filled valleys from the summit on a backpacking trip from Burningtown Gap to Winding Stair Gap.
Kevin Murray
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11/06/2016
Backpacking Burningtown Gap to Winding Stair Gap.
Kevin Murray
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11/06/2016
On the way to Winding Stair Gap.
Jesse Weber
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10/12/2017
The Blowing Rock.
Jesse Weber
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10/12/2017
From Blowing Rock you can see nearly 100 miles on a clear day.
Jesse Weber
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10/12/2017
Viewing platform at Blowing Rock.
Max Patch.
Jesse Weber
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10/12/2017
Blowing Rock.
Max Patch.
Grayson Highlands.
Pony of Grayson Highlands.
A rainy evening view from the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Blue Ridge Parkway.
Summer view from the Craggy Pinnacle.