Melissa Reardon, editor-in-chief of WNC Magazine, presents leaf-peeping experiences that are big on color and light on crowds and why the North Carolina mountains are the perfect place to discover fall. Find out what weather conditions make for great fall color and discover resources to keep tabs on the status of the leaf change. Peak color doesn’t just happen in a single weekend here in the mountains. It actually begins at the highest elevations and trickles down to the valleys below. So you can really catch peak color for a full 4 to 6 weeks if you know when to look. Tune in to learn more!  

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