By Bob Jeswald Chief Meteorologist
Georgia State Parks-Picture Credit-Mary Ann McCrary
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Stumble It!Cloudland Canyon —Rising Fawn Georgia in Dade County --A series of light showers this week, coupled with a drop in temperature, has caused a sudden showing of vibrant fall colors. Most of the park, including the canyons and campgrounds, have excellent red, yellow, and orange displays. The maple, dogwood, sourwood, ash, and persimmon trees are at or near peak for the season. The various oak species have not yet begun to change drastically, so there is still a lot more fall color in store.
Josh McKinley, Interpretive Ranger
Amicalola Falls State Park — Dawsonville in Dawson County-- A lot of color is now showing as Mother Nature presents "On Golden Pond" at the reflecting pool at the base of the falls. Mirroring Beech, Yellow Poplar, Black Oak, White Basswood and the lovely bronze tones of the Chestnut Oak, "On Golden Pond" is a breath-taking feature. Meanwhile, as Black Rock staff suggested to us, Amicalola Falls is also featuring "A River Runs Through It" ... even though our "River" is a stream. Anywhere along the waterway guests will see the fabulous reds of the Sourwoods, random Dogwoods, Red and Sugar Maples, Scarlet Oaks, and the incredible Sweet Gums (ranging from yellow to dark purple). Ripe Persimmons have started falling from varigated branches up near the lodge, and the small Sassafras along the Lodge Loop and Fitness Trails cannot decide to turn yellow, orange, red, or green. The Rangers are FONDA "On Golden Pond", but agree that "A River Runs Through It" simply flows from one scene to the next... Rangers agree: 5 stars!
Lauretta Dean / Interpretive Ranger
Vogel State Park — Blairsville, Union County -- Jack Frost has nipped at our nose and Mother Nature has brought beautiful fall color. She has given us golden leaves from the Redbuds and Yellow Poplar; vibrant reds from the Sourwood and Maples, and a bold dark burgundy from the Sweetgum trees. This is a great chance to take advantage of cooler days while hiking the Bear Hair and Coosa Backcountry trails. The view from the Bear Hair overlook is spectacular; you can see for miles. Be sure to wear bright colors because it is hunting season.
Stephanie Butts / Park Naturalist
