Color Me Appalachian: A Mountain Mosaic

As autumn settles in, trees across the region transform into a vivid mosaic of red, orange and gold. The annual display, triggered by cooler temperatures and shorter days, marks a natural shift as chlorophyll fades and other pigments emerge. Beyond its beauty, the fall foliage season signals the preparation of trees for winter dormancy and draws locals and visitors alike to parks and scenic routes. The fleeting spectacle serves as both a reminder of nature’s cycles and a visual hallmark of the season’s change.