Officials at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are expecting “fabulous fall” colors this autumn. The fall foliage color changes occur from early to
mid- October in the higher elevation. The lower elevations peak color show are typically in the third and fourth week of October. The weather in mid-Oactober
is responsible for the color intensity. Park spokeswoman Dana Soehn stated “We’re staring to get the right conditions. We’re all hopeful for a beautiful
display of color this year”.