It's a week earlier than usual but the trees are already showing their autumn colors. On Wednesday we drove the northern section of Skyline Drive and saw a little fall color, as you can see. Then yesterday and today we saw golden trees in the lowlands, plus I can see fall foliage on Massanutten Mountain from our window. While on Skyline Drive, we also saw several deer and even a bear! Unfortunately he lumbered off into the woods by the time the car stopped so we didn't get a picture. A few miles later we stopped and got out at Beahm's Gap Overlook. There's a very short scenic trail there but Frank did not want to hike it because Flash was with us and might not react prudently if we were to cross paths with a bear!
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Pretty scenery. Too bad you couldn't get a picture of the bear, but it's neat that you got to see it.
ReplyDeleteA colorful time of year.
ReplyDeleteIt's certainly time for a walk in the woods to take it all in.
ReplyDeleteAlways fun to have a bear crossing. I saw a coyote run across the road this week which was rather unusual.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lovely place to wander in beautiful autumn light.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful autumn colours!
ReplyDeleteOur maples are turning, but they seem to be losing their leaves at a faster rate with all our windy storms. - Margy
ReplyDeleteThat's so beautiful! Maybe next time you will capture the bear as well. Have a great sunday !
ReplyDeleteShantana
Beautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteHere the colours are late this year, but I have been photographing them.
The colours do look good in your photo's.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Our trees have been stressed all year. First, we had rain all spring and into early summer... then a dry spell. Poor trees are suffering.
ReplyDeleteA bear is not something I want to cross paths with, either! Pretty colors!
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