Waterfalls are more stunning in Autumn! See our waterfall trips & maps: bit.ly/3kghJ6I

Fall Preview: Mingus Mill & nearby Smokemont Church are must stops in the Great Smokies. (Best fall color here is mid-to-late Oct.) Info: bit.ly/3rHNTvP

Have you entered to win a 3-night mountain stay at Pilot Cove? Winner announced Sept 30! Enter > > > bit.ly/2VrkW6b🤞

Find the bests views, top spots, hikes, and more with our Blue Ridge Parkway mile-by-mile guide: bit.ly/35B9Hwe

Tickets on sale now for Polar Express! Peak dates sell out quickly, get details 🚂🎅---> bit.ly/34fn8mD

💛 LEAF’s 50th Festival theme is SOLID GOLD, featuring the "Legends of Africa." Click to explore this beloved music festival, held in Black Mountain, NC. bit.ly/3Soa1Gt

Plan your adventure in the Blue Ridge Mountains with our big list of things to do— including national treasures, tours, & small towns: bit.ly/2RXENrR

Find top packages & specials for a getaway during leaf season in Asheville and Western NC!

See 3 big waterfalls, Lake Julia, and beautiful woodlands along this 7-mile hike in DuPont Forest: bit.ly/2LoxNVd

Find these quick hikes on the Blue Ridge Parkway that are easy to find, less than 4 miles, with full guides for each: bit.ly/38ASBkR

Tickets for Winter Lights at The North Carolina Arboretum go on sale on October 3! 🎄🧙‍♂️This year's theme is "Forest and Garden Enchantment"—and yes, the gnomes will be back, plus new features & designs! 👀 Look here—>bit.ly/3r6yoMN

It's bugling season for the elk! Our favorite place to watch the "courting" is in the Cataloochee Valley of the Great Smoky Mtns. bit.ly/3fsB5W5

The jury's out on exactly how much rain Hurricane Ian will bring our way, but we CAN vouch for these top 15 fun things to do on rainy days in Asheville and the mountains! bit.ly/3Rp1f9R

Oct 14-15, experience traditional mountain life at the Harvest Festival at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center, for the best of Appalachian dance, music, food, arts & crafts in the beautiful Nantahala National Forest. bit.ly/3mbXLKf

Fall is in the air! Find our updated timeline with tips and best spots for leaf peeping season: bit.ly/37z9z28

Fall colors are starting to shine through at Mount Mitchell, NC. At 6,684 ft elevation, it is the highest point east of the Mississippi River, and reached via a very scenic drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. bit.ly/3T47Rvc

Christmas at Biltmore is only 4 weeks away! bit.ly/3Fhlzox

This fall, explore our top 40 small towns in the NC mountains near Asheville!🍁romanticasheville.com/small_towns.htm

Looking for top fall mountaintop hikes near Asheville? Find our 20 favorites: bit.ly/3oyU9nz (Photo: Craggy Pinnacle)

It's almost the holiday season! See our favorite events, festivals & art shows during Nov & Dec in Asheville and western NC mountains, including many small towns—plus Biltmore Estate!: bit.ly/3mJiOnF