Our contributing photographers capture the vibrant colors of fall from—and looking toward—some of the Blue Ridge’s most glorious summits.
Photo Above: Named for its buffalo-hump silhouette, 725-acre Buffalo Mountain Park sits just south of downtown Johnson City, Tennessee, and features 20 miles of trails and stunning views. Photo by Jay Huron
Wayah Bald in North Carolina’s Nantahala National Forest. From the photographer: “I always feel so lucky to catch a glowing sunset high up in the mountains, and standing at the tower in peak autumnal colors can’t be beat.” Photo by Trevor BamfordLocated in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Chimney Tops is a striking 4,724-foot peak distinguished by its iconic twin rock summits on the eastern slope of Sugarland Mountain. A 1.75-mile trail climbs 1,487 feet through steep switchbacks and long stretches of stone steps, leading to an observation platform that offers a panoramic view of the pinnacles. Photo by J. Scott GrahamA snap taken from atop Craggy Pinnacle, located at milepost 363 of the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville, North Carolina. From the photographer: “A fascinating scene, as a narrow, golden band of illuminated trees from fading sunlight stretches from one end of the valley to the other while everything else remains in shadows.” Photo by Robert Stephens An autumn view of Shot Beech Ridge – Great Smoky Mountains National ParkAn autumn sunrise from Wiseman’s View in western North Carolina. From the photographer: “This spot offers one of the best views of Linville Gorge—or, as most know it, ‘The Grand Canyon of the South.’” Photo by Joshua Moore
Our contributing photographers wandered the mountains in late spring and early summer to capture critters big and small frolicking, nibbling, and buzzing about.
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