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Grandfather Mountain

Golden leaves complement the sunshine in Grandfather Mountain's MacRae Meadows, with the mountain itself creating a stunning seasonal backdrop. During summertime, the meadows are draped in a different color -- plaid. MacRae Meadows is the site of the annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, held each July and celebrated as one of the nation's most popular gatherings of Scottish clans. Meanwhile, fall color continues to progress into the lower elevations of the High Country, with spot color still bursting at higher elevations, such as Rough Ridge on the Blue Ridge Parkway (Milepost 302.8), meaning leaf-lookers can expect some colorful sights this coming weekend. For more fall color photos, visit Grandfather Mountain's official Fall Color Gallery at http://bit.ly/2xzZnDz. Photo by Skip Sickler (Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation)