Fall 2022 Leaf Report – Round 3

Fall 2022 Leaf Report – Round 3

Our vibrant leaves are slowly surrendering, lazily melting off the limbs and finding their winter resting place on the forest floor.  With all the foliage on the ground, its even easier to hear the sound of a scurrying chipmunk or the graceful, cautious steps of a...
Fall 2022 Leaf Report – Round 2

Fall 2022 Leaf Report – Round 2

We’ve already seen a few snowflakes dancing around in the air. Is this a sign we’re going to have a Highland County winter of old? Maybe… But for right now, our mountains are still popping, even on snow-cloud-overcast days! If you haven’t made...
Fall 2022 Leaf Report – Round 1

Fall 2022 Leaf Report – Round 1

Our Highland County mountains are putting on another show for us this year! Here are a few pictures from local photographers showing our county’s current colors! I believe the mountains still have a lot of changing to do throughout the county, so stay tuned for...
Fall 2021 Leaf Report – Week 2

Fall 2021 Leaf Report – Week 2

After a dry summer, I wasn’t sure if the leaves were really going to perform this fall. But the September rains must have juiced them up because this year’s color isn’t disappointing! The green seems to be staying on the trees a little longer in some...
Updated Leaf Report – Week of October 12

Updated Leaf Report – Week of October 12

Our Highland County fans, who live outside our area, always love (and ask for) leaf updates throughout the Fall. Well… here you go! While our leaves usually peak around mid-October (depending on the year, of course), Fall 2020 is showing some phenomenal color,...