But what makes the Blue Ridge Mountains so special? The mountain range is known for its bluish color when seen from a ...

Be it two to three-hour hikes along the Blue Ridge Parkway or excursions that are longer, the mountains call for outdoor enthusiasts as autumn approaches ... as soak up the sun and the fresh ...

The sun casts a full spectrum of light towards Earth, but the haze over the Blue Ridge Mountains causes those colors to scatter, leaving the human eye to detect the remaining, shorter wavelengths ...

This footage taken on October 18 shows the stunning views that will greet motorists when taking the scenic route this Fall season. @SammyR19 ...

(AP Photo/Gerry Broome) People take in the view of the Blue Ridge Mountains from atop Grandfather Mountain near Linville, N.C., Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, as autumn arrives in the highlands.

Attention leaf peepers, fall color is peaking along the Blue Ridge Parkway.Are you ready to hit the road for a day trip to the North Carolina and Virginia mountains for some leaf peeping this weekend?