Fall on the River - Color Season in the Mountains

No, not Fall in the River because well…brrrr, but Fall on the River began a few weeks ago. We are just beginning to see the subtle beginnings of “Color Season” in the lower elevations of Jackson County, NC.

The beautiful Tuckasegee River is not only well known as a terrific Class II rapids river and world known trout river but it also has many of the prettiest vantage points to look at the hardwood trees as they begin to trade in their green leaves for the fall hues of yellows, oranges, reds and browns.

These photos were all taken on and around the old Jewell Revis bridge at the crossroads of 441/74 and Barkers Creek Road. Barkers Creek refers to an actual creek but it is also one of the largest townships in Jackson County plus one segment of the township is known as the “Barkers Creek” community.

The Barkers Creek community is really a convenient locations. For people who still want access to the shopping in Jackson County it is a short drive time of maybe 10 minutes. For people who need to work in Bryson City or Cherokee, its only about a 20 minute drive.

More fall photos will follow in the upcoming weeks of blogs. Today, we’re deciding which of the many tempting directions to follow. My mother and brother are in town visiting so it is a perfect excuse opportunity to play tourist. I think I hear the call of the Blue Ridge Parkway today and then maybe a little more Fall on the River tomorrow.