The last few weeks have been challenging here in Brevard as the shortage of gasoline meant lines at the pumps and sometimes there was no gas to be had in town. All that inconvenience is over now and the price of fuel is falling quickly which is a great help to people coming to Brevard to see the fall colour.

The leaves are starting to turn in the higher elevations and with all the dry weather we have had this summer we are expecting some brilliant colour. We recommend a scenic drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway for our guests to experience the early colour and the wonderful waterfalls at Graveyard Fields and in Pisgah National Forest. As the season progresses, we expect spectacular scenery at Dupont State Forest towards the end of the month, with fall colour providing a stunning backdrop for the magnificent waterfalls and the quiet beauty of Lake Julia.

As always, we have trail maps and waterfall guide books for guest use and we're more than happy to share directions our favorite spots. Lately, we've enjoyed hiking along the Parkway near Mount Pisgah with Copper and mountain biking in Dupont State Forest.

Chris from Chimney Rock State Park stopped by for a visit today and said that the park area usually has peak colour early in November and that he is expecting a great year. If you have never been to Chimney Rock we highly recommend it. There are some great trails to walk and the views over the gorge are wonderful. Some people especially like the elevator that runs inside the rock to take you to the top. The nearby town of Lake Lure provides shopping and dining for after the hike and all this is only about 35 minute drive from the Red House.

As you can tell Brevard is ideally placed for experiencing the best fall colour, and we have an extended season because of our central location. At the present time we still have availability for the first two weekends in November, which was when we saw our best colour last year although fewer people were here to see it.