October is one of the most colorful times to visit the Great Smoky Mountains with all the areas harvest festivals and of course the changing colors of the leaves. Many local businesses have decorated their properties in traditional fall colors so we thought we would include a couple photos.
The leaves show very little color change at this time, but the cooler temperatures should speed the change along. I went up to the Carlos Campbell Overlook which is about a mile south of the Sugarland’s Visitor Center yesterday and the color change was about nil. This is about 12 miles from Newfound Gap and the higher elevations, which should be about 5 or 6 days ahead as far as color change.
We will begin next week posting a weekly photo from near the Campbell Overlook so everyone can gauge the color of the fall foliage. The photo will be taken from the same location each week.

Harvest Fest

Colorful fall display by Dollywood