Fall Foliage

Fall is right around the corner, and soon we will be fascinated with the beautiful colors that the season brings.   Keep a live look on the fall foliage from the Upstate with our Table Rock webcam, and don't miss our fall foliage reports posted each Wednesday, starting October 1, 2025.  You can also view this Fall Foliage Prediction Map from SmokyMountains.com.

CHECK OUT OUR FALL FOLIAGE UPDATES from the upstate with Ranger Ashley!

October 15, 2025

Hey there fall friends!

As you can see, we are not yet at our peak; there is still a lot of green.  We are getting some deep reds from a few trees, mixed with the yellows and oranges scattered throughout the park.  We are (not so) patiently waiting for more color to show!

Did You Know? The decrease in daylight hours during the transition from summer to fall often causes a shift in our moods.  Fall tends to be associated with endings and can stir up melancholy feelings.  Taking advantage of the fall foliage can be a great way to counter those emotions! The cool, crisp air, combined with beautiful colors, can help reduce stress, clear your mind, and have an overall calming effect.  So come on out to Table Rock State Park to take a fall stroll and boost your serotonin levels!

Stay Curious, Stay Kind!

Ranger Ashley Audette

October 8, 2025

Greetings Friends!
Green is still our dominant color here at Table Rock State Park, but we are seeing some bright yellows and oranges throughout the park.  My favorite tree, the tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), is responsible for some of the golden-yellow we are starting to see!

Did You Know? Weather affects the intensity of color in fall.  Factors such as temperature, water supply, and sunlight can all influence the different colors we see.  If there was adequate rainfall throughout the year we would see brighter, more brilliant colors.  If there was a late spring drought, or a heavy drought during the summer, the display of color may be delayed. 

Stay Curious, Stay Kind!
Ranger Ashley Audette


October 2, 2025

Happy Fall Y’all!
As you can see, Table Rock State Park is still showing a lot of green.  Leaves are falling and some trees are starting to present some color, but the primary hue we are seeing right now is green.

Did You Know? Without Chlorophyl, leaves would be “Fall colors” year-round.  Chlorophyl is the green pigment that allows plants to absorb sunlight and make food through photosynthesis.  As the days get shorter in the Fall, the production of Chlorophyll slows down and eventually stops, letting the leaves’ “true” color show.

Stay Curious. Stay Kind!
Ranger Ashley Audette



Also, check out this story on fall foliage viewing in our state parks and the Top 3 Easy Fall Hikes!

Best Parks for Fall Foliage Viewing


Read more about color change and autumn here.

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