Charlotte, N.C. (Sept. 20) Beginning today, weekly leaf alerts and fishing forecasts from across North Carolina will be featured on the state¹s travel website, VisitNC.com, as part of the 'Fall Color Experience.' Bookmark www.visitnc.com and return every Wednesday to track the progress of the change this fall. According to experts, North Carolina is expected to have an excellent color season with October traditionally being the most vibrant month.
VisitNC.com's 'Fall Color Experience' tracks the change through a network of sanctioned 'leaf watchers' across the state. Read their personal descriptions and see how the changing elevation affects what's in color and when. (They report in this first update that it's still fairly green!)
The experience also includes:
- scenic drives
- hiking and biking trails
- local leaf peeping tips
- photo guidelines
- kids activities
- a primer on the state¹s trees and leaves
Get hooked on the comprehensive guide for fall fishing with reports from fisherman across the coast on what's biting and where. Click on the jumping fish for details.
In addition, toll-free hotlines have been established to assist travelers with their plans to visit North Carolina this fall:
- Fall Color Hotline: 1-866-6LEAVES (866-653-2837)
- Fall Fishing Hotline: 1-888-2 FISH NC (888-234-7462)
- General Travel Information: 1-800-VISIT NC (800-847-4862)
As autumn settles across North Carolina, brilliant colors, excellent weather and fabulous festivals welcome visitors across the state. On the top bar of the 'Fall Color Experience,' click 'Fun Fall Festivals' for a complete search of top events in every county.
North Carolina is the South's premier fall color destination, offering arts and culture, unique lodging and the right mix of charming small towns and vibrant urban locations. Go to VisitNC.com and open the gateway to fall vacations from the highest peaks east of the Mississippi to the 300 miles of barrier islands on the North Carolina coast.
