This time of the year, one of our most asked questions are: "When will the colors 'peak' this year?"   Well that IS  a GOOD question.  The colors peak at different times every year, along with different times relative to elevation.  (If you would like to see EXACTLY how last years (2003),  (2002) or even (2001) colors progressed, just click on the menu options to your LEFT!)  Many factors determine when and how brilliant the colors will be, including the amount of rainfall previously received, starting now the more sunny days and chilly nights we receive will increase the brilliance.  WE will take care of presenting weekly updates for YOU!  So you can experience at many different elevations, the entire cycle from the first turning of the colors, until completion!

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11/01/04
Again, Weird Year, Some Trees Have Dropped All Leaves
Some Trees Partially Green, Partially Yellow
But Seem Like Very Few REDS??
But Then Its November 1st, 2:30 PM and EIGHT ONE DEGREES In Gatlinburg??

10/27/2004
Very Weird Year...Some Trees Are Dropping Leaves,
Some Trees Are Still Mostly Green?
Hope For A Full Update First Clear Day

10/21/2004 6:00 PM
Very Hazy, But I Shot Gatlinburg Bypass & Dollywood Welcome Center
Full Updated First Clear Opportunity

10/20/2004 4:51 PM 
Very Overcast But I Shot Dollywood Welcome Center Anyway
Will Try To Do A FULL Update Tomoror Gof & Weather Permitting <SMILE>

10/15/2004 7:02 PM
Even though is was very cloudy / fogged in, we 
made the rounds, will try and reshoot some elevations
tomorrow with clearer skies.
Major frost / fogged in  up at Clingman's Dome
I am still 'guestimating' peak at MOST elevations
somewhere in the 10/22 - 10/27 but will watch / update OFTEN
now till then! <steve>
WATCH For Another Update In The Next Day Or Two!

Next Update Typically Within One Week (God Willing)