Virginia is a great place to look at the beauty of leaves turning. You will see everything from bright reds, golds, and oranges, to bold browns and even some blues.
"Virginia is for Lovers"...that is lovers of the autumn season. Virginia is filled with picturesque scenes and towering mountains that show off fall foliage in an amazing way. Come visit some of these best picks for catching a glimpse of Virginia's fall foliage. While you are at it, take advantage of the cool, crisp, clean air.
Hungry Mother State Park
Location: Marion, VA
Have you ever seen a bright white beach surrounded by the beauty of fall foliage? You can at Hungry Mother State Park. This 108-acre lake located in the heart of the mountains is the perfect place for a day trip with the family or even a retreat for your business or church organizations. Peak time is expected to be the second and third weeks in October 2007.
Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway
Location: Buena Vista, VA
Skyline Drive (105 mile drive) is a drive right through the mountains. There is absolutely no better place in Virginia to see the turning of the leaves. There is an admission to ride Sky Line Drive, but it offers many overlooks and activities along the way. If you prefer to waive a fee, try taking Blue Ridge Parkway, which is parallel with Sky Line Drive. There are still plenty of overlooks, but much fewer attractions during the drive. Peak time is expected to be the second or third weeks in October 2007.
Wintergreen Resort
Location: Wintergreen, VA
This resort is located on 11,000 acres of land. It is packed with activities for every age. Being situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains, you are sure to catch some breathtaking views of the fall season. They offer chairlift rides every weekend in October to get an overview look of the trees, plus have special fall foliage field trips that are fun for the whole family.
Mount Vernon Trail
Location: Ballston, VA (northern Virginia)
You can walk, jog, or bike this 18-1/2 mile trail to catch all the splendor of colors that northern Virginia boasts in middle to late October.
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Fall foliage does not really begin along the coastal regions of Virginia until about mid-November, but it is still a sight to see. Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge is a great place to watch the fall migrating of birds, such as snow geese, bald eagles, piping plovers, and peregrine falcons. The refuge protects endangered species such as loggerhead sea turtles.
There you have it. These are some of the best places for fall foliage season in Virginia. Click here for typical dates of peak season for the entire State of Virginia. Happy trails!
