Peak fall color coming soon in highest elevations, according to ETSU
From Roan Mountain and Mount Mitchell to Clingmans Dome and Mount LeConte, fall color is quickly increasing in the region’s most extreme elevations.
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From Roan Mountain and Mount Mitchell to Clingmans Dome and Mount LeConte, fall color is quickly increasing in the region’s most extreme elevations.
Timing is everything for the perfect fall drive.
Politically, Appalachia encompasses 423 counties across 13 states — and West Virginia’s the only state entirely inside the region. That leaves so much room for geographic and cultural variation, as well as many different views on what Appalachia really is. For Inside Appalachia, we turned our entire episode over to the question, “What is Appalachia?”
We all know that nature and hiking are good for mental and physical health. There’s just something about breathing in fresh air, scrambling to summit views and basking in the warm sunshine. When you’re ready for a good hike, or maybe a new travel destination that’s chock-full of beautiful trails and natural beauty, we’ve got you covered.
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