CHASING FALL THROUGH THE APPALACHIANS

Beginning where autumn first touches the northern mountains, Chasing Fall Through the Appalachians follows the season south through changing forests, mountain communities, historic places, and winding backroads. Each stop captures a different moment in Appalachia’s transformation, tracing fall from its earliest colors to its final golden days.

Autumn sunrise over Whiteside Mountain and the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina

From the first hints of color in the northern wilderness to autumn’s final glow in the southern mountains, follow the season south one story at a time. Journey with us each week as we share a new stop along the autumn trail.

Stop 1

Winding road through a forest filled with brilliant orange and gold autumn foliage
Fall arrives early in northern Maine, beginning autumn’s colorful journey south through Appalachia.

Katahdin & Northern Maine

Where Autumn Comes First

Autumn begins its journey south in the wild northern reaches of Appalachia, where the forests surrounding Katahdin are among the first to trade summer green for the colors of fall.

COMING SOON…