Raleigh, North Carolina - As the state settles into autumn, magnificent colors are peaking across North Carolina’s diverse landscape. Golds, reds, oranges and yellows paint the true picture of fall, making this the perfect time to visit some of the state’s most notable golf courses. Gather the entire family to experience fall color from the green.

Fall in North Carolina means crisp nights and warm, sun-filled days; the perfect recipe to explore the magnificent color that blankets the state this time of year. And, after weeks of the Fall Color show previews, it’s time for the feature presentation. Grab your family and hit North Carolina’s highways and scenic byways to see for yourself. Private screenings are also available along the hundreds of miles of hiking trails and scenic outlooks. The show starts now! For this week’s Fall Color Report and a list of fall activities from the Mountains, across the Piedmont and to the Coast, go to www.visitnc.com or call 1-866-6LEAVES.

Fish on! That’s the phrase that brings a smile to every anglers face. And in North Carolina, more and more anglers are smiling this fall. Here you have your choice of gilled quarry, from trout in mountain streams and largemouth bass in the numerous statewide lakes, to marlin, tuna and red drum running along the coast. But those are just a mere fraction of all the action that can be found in North Carolina’s waters. Come cast your line in North Carolina this fall, and a smile is sure to be on your face in no time. For this week’s Fall Fishing Report and a list of fall fishing activities and events, go to www.visitnc.com or call 1-888-2FISHNC.

Millions of visitors come to North Carolina each year to play golf, a sport that is enjoyed year-round in every corner of the state. Plan your autumn golf getaway and enjoy Fall Color splendor at one of the nearly 600 courses throughout the state. The following represents a sample of golf courses that allow you to experience fall color from the green.

In the fall, with a few hours of daylight remaining, the first tee at Chatuge Shores becomes a popular spot. In fact, some of the most sought-after tee times are mid-afternoon thanks to the great backdrop the surrounding mountains make for the sunset. Chatuge Shores Golf Course amenities include a practice range, practice green, snack bar, rental clubs and pro shop. Lessons are available by appointment, walking allowed at certain times during the week.

Located in Clemmons near Winston-Salem, Tanglewood might just offer you the richest golfing experience for your dollar of any public course in America. That may seem like an audacious claim to make, but Tanglewood not only has the compassionate pricing, it has the history, tradition and shot values to back it up. Boasting two 18-hole layouts that have been ranked among America's top 100 public courses, Tanglewood is best known for the Championship Course, which for over a decade has been home to the Vantage Championship, one of the PGA Senior Tour's richest and most prestigious events. More importantly, perhaps, it was the site of the 1974 PGA Championship, won by Lee Trevino after edging out Jack Nicklaus by a single stroke.

The Carolina Club, designed by Russell Breeden is a worthy addition to the burgeoning Outer Banks golfing landscape. Whereas most courses in this windblown part of the Old North State tend to be relatively short, The Carolina Club - located in Grandy, about 10 miles north of Kitty Hawk - outdistances its closest rival The Currituck Club in length, measuring 7,006 yards from the tips. Carolina Club's collection of scenic holes gives golfers of all different skill levels five different tees to choose from. And, some deft adjustments have been added to make the course a little gentler for the resort golfer, while maintaining its integrity from the back tees.

For more information about these golf courses or the many others throughout the state, go to VisitNCGolf.com.