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ASHEVILLE, N.C. , Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- What's new with the hue in Asheville, North Carolina ? As the heat settles and cooler days prevail, Asheville's tree top color schemes will be bountiful this fall. The Blue Ridge Mountains have long been home to leaf peeping afficionados and vacationers eager to witness the change of leaves. With sweeping mountain views and panoramic cityscapes, Asheville wears her palette proudly during the autumn season. This means six weeks of pigmented leaves waving a warm welcome to admiring onlookers. Local experts say the elements are coming together for a strong fall color season that could extend well into November. Because there is such a wide variety of elevations near town, the Asheville area enjoys one of the longest and most vibrant fall color seasons in the nation.

As color begins burgeoning throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains, it is clear why Asheville is a staple for leaf peepers seeking captivating scenes. Dogwoods, maples, and sourwoods show tints of scarlet, rust, coral, and gleaming gilt. How is Asheville's fall color shaping up this year? Experts provide greater insights on how the shades will progress this season.

According to the "Fall Color Guy" and professor of physiological plant ecology at Appalachian State University , Howard Neufeld , Ph.D., "The trees look particularly lush and full of leaves this year. The month of September is the most crucial for determining the timing, and to some extent, the quality of our fall color display."

"With that expectation of warming, I'd say colors may be delayed a few days to a week, depending on just how above normal the temperatures are going into October," added Dr. Neufeld.

Travelers can soak in the colors of fall foliage with a variety of hikes and day trips that bring them closer to nature:

Asheville can only be described as quintessentially scenic during the fall, and there are plenty of new experiences in and around the city to enjoy this season:

For more information on travel to the Asheville area this season, including weekly color reports, a fall foliage tracking map, autumn adventure ideas, and to meet Asheville's Fall Color Hunters, visit ExploreAsheville.com.

Surrounded by the highest peaks in the Eastern U.S., Asheville is steeped in natural beauty, outdoor adventure and cultural legacies — including America's Largest Home, Biltmore, and America's favorite scenic drive, the Blue Ridge Parkway (which intersects Asheville at several points). Tucked away in the stunning peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville is located in the middle of the Eastern Seaboard and is roughly a day's drive or less for 50% of the nation's population. Deeply-rooted communities of artists, chefs and independent makers have earned Asheville its reputation as a nurturing, creative, and ever-evolving destination

SOURCE Explore Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau

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