From: www.exploreasheville.com
Asheville is fortunate to have one of the most dramatic displays of fall foliage in the country. Extreme elevations, and more than 100 species of deciduous (leaf shedding) trees, give the Blue Ridge Mountains one of the longest and most vibrant leaf seasons (see what we mean with this cool 3D satellite flyover).
Fall foliage lures many leaf peepers to the mountains to take in the stunning array of colors, but what constitutes a great fall color year, and how do experts predict peak times to see color? Scientists are beginning to unravel the mysteries of fall, and what they've discovered may surprise you.