Because of the extensive damage left behind in the NC mountains, Gardner advises ... also impacts the timing and brightness of fall leaf colors. “The colder it is, the more chemical reaction ...

The best times to visit Asheville are from April to June and September ... for exploring the blooms in spring and the foliage in the fall. But with a temperate climate that doesn’t see much ...

Many people come to gaze at the colors of the fall foliage, for instance. Tourism is one of the area’s biggest economic drivers, particularly for Asheville and Buncombe County. And last year was ...