Blue Ridge Parkway fall color report for October 13th, 2011. Color report covers Peaks of Otter, Blue Ridge Music Center, Grandfather Mountain, and the Asheville Corridor.

The first weekend of October is upon us, and the mountain foliage, true to form, is beginning to make the transition.

Here in late September, the fields of the Parkway are full of Black-eyed Susan, Joe-Pye Weed, Queen Anne's Lace, Ironweed, Goldenrod, and some Butterfly Weed.

It is mid-September and depending on your location you may find a few signs of fall color on some trees along the Parkway.

We're approaching mid-September, and depending on your location, you may find that a few signs of fall color are on the trees along the Parkway.

Beginning on the North end around the Peaks of Otter in Virginia, visitors will probably find Jewel Weed, Butterfly Weed, Common Milkweed, Yarrow, and Black Cohosh.

Around the Peaks of Otter in Virginia, visitors will probably find Jewelweed, Butterfly Weed, St. John's Wort, Butterfly Pea, Common Milkweed, and Yarrow.

Around the Peaks of Otter in Virginia, visitors will probably find lots of Jewel Weed and Butterfly Weed, St. John's Wort, Common Milkweed, Yarrow, Black Cohosh, and Woodland Sunflower.

In the Peaks of Otter area, north of Roanoke, Daylily, Butterfly Weed, and common St. John's Wort are being reported. Milkweed, Yarrow, Ox-eye Daisy, and Daisy Fleabane are also nicely on display throughout this area.

Summer is a great time for blooms here in the Blue Ridge and remember that your elevation change can make a great deal of difference in what you find blooming along the roadsides or maybe down your favorite trail.