Color Reports

Published weekly during spring and fall color seasons and once per month during the summer, the below Color Reports are our most in-depth breakdown of where the best and easiest to access color is along the Southern Section of the Parkway; the 77 miles from Cherokee to Asheville. click image to read report

low to past-peak colors dot the landscape
birches and maples leading the charge
fall weather has arrived
cooler nights are lacking
isolated low color expands
the fall color season has begun!
fall is just around the corner
temps are peaking
lasted 77 days, ending May 29th

Archives

reports from previous color seasons

Spring 2026

Fall 2025

Summer 2025

Spring 2025

Fall 2024

Summer 2024

Spring 2024