Fall foliage locations

[sunny_from_the_sunshine_st]

Any suggestions for fall foliage locations in the third week of October .It will be a big bonus if it happens to be wildlife location as

well.Thanks

[tom_mann1]

<p>I understand that there are some low altitude, out-of-the-way valleys in Tibet that should be really good around then. ;-)</p>

<p>Put differently, could you be just a bit more specific, say, telling us what continent you are thinking about.</p>

<p>Tom M</p>

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[gungajim]

<p><a href="http://www.leafpeepers.com/contents.htm">http://www.leafpeepers.com/contents.htm</a></p>

<p>Try this site for ideas in the States. Tom is actually right about Tibet!</p>

[gulfbeach47]

<p>Anis, I checked out your beautiful portfolio and I see you have already done the Smokies. Yes it would help to know what continent you are asking about. I'm jealous if you available for anywhere:) I did the Smokies in the fall, the year before last but just missed the leaves because of mis-information and a big windy rain storm. I did Yellowstone/Grand Tetons/Moab during the spring of 2010. Very nice. I was thinking of headed back out to the mid-west, Rockies etc... for the fall, but not sure if I can make it now. I don't want to go in winter or during the busy tourist summer season.</p>

[sunny_from_the_sunshine_st]

I live in florida and will only be able to consider US locations .I apologize for not being specific about the venues.Tibet

would be a luxury for me .

[gulfbeach47]

<p>GungaJim's link has some good info. The webcams are always helpful.</p>

<p>I am in Florida also. (Pensacola) I love doing road trips around FL. I may end up doing one this winter instead of a fall trip. I miss the Everglades.</p>

[craig_gillette]

<p>I think the 3rd week of October is likely to be past the prime colors for the Eastern Sierra and Yellowstone/Grand Tetons - but there may still be some animal activity there. It might fit more around the Yosemite Valley - but that's not as dramatic color wise as some other areas. Mostly oak and big leaf maple and yellows although there is some other color as well. That's not real helpful except maybe to rule out some possibilities in favor of perhaps better options elsewhere due to the time frame.</p>

[ben greenberg]

<p>That should be a very pretty time along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia as well as Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. It is also a good time in Smokey Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee.</p>

[sunny_from_the_sunshine_st]

Thanks for all the useful info .I am leaning towards Smoky Mountains and the blue ridge parkway .How about north

Georgia with it's several famous waterfalls .

[ben greenberg]

<p>Anis, the fall color in north Georgia might be a little behind the color in the mountains of North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, depending on the elevation. If I were you, I would contact the ranger stations and use other sources the week before you will be going to check on the progress of the fall color and then adapt your travel schedule accordingly. Be prepared for the large numbers of people who visit these mountains during this period of time. This definitely impacts places to stay, as many fill up well in advance.</p>