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wrp96
10-03-2008, 11:17 AM
I hope Happy Journalist sees this.
The weathermen are saying that this should be a very good year for fall foliage in Arkansas. If you can, this would be a great year to take the drive down Arkansas 23 (the Pig Trail) to see the colors. It's a beautiful drive year round but when the fall colors are out it's spectacular.
If Amy happens to see this, a good drive out of the Little Rock area is to drive up to Petit Jean Mountain when the fall colors are out.
bodega
10-03-2008, 11:56 AM
I love fall trips and Arkansas is one that is on my list. I am glad you posted this.
I've taken that route in Arkansas in the fall, and it was well worth it. It was gorgeous. Another of my favorites is Virginia's Skyline Drive. In the fall it's wonderfully beautiful too. Both of these drives are real fall foliage treats.
wrp96
10-03-2008, 12:15 PM
Another good drive usually is Arkansas 7 but due to all the rain (spring floods, Gustav, Ike, etc) I believe parts of it washed out and I don't know if it's been fixed yet.
And Ned I agree with you about Skyline Drive, what beautiful country.
wrp96
10-03-2008, 12:16 PM
I love fall trips and Arkansas is one that is on my list. I am glad you posted this.
I know that a couple of our local news stations usually monitor when colors are at their peak. I'll try and keep up with it and let you know in case you want to make the drive this year.
Some years we just don't get that spectacular of colors (too dry, too hot) but this year seems perfect.
bodega
10-03-2008, 12:43 PM
Unfortunately it won't be this year. My plan is to fly into Nashville and do a circle trip to include the Smokey Mts, Memphis and into Arkansas. A couple of years ago we did the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Smokey Mts but there was an area of the Smokey's on the TN side that we didn't get to, so we want to go back.
I have had several clients go to Arkansas in the fall for the colors and have come home with great reports. I look forward to seeing your state in full color!!!
Carchar
10-03-2008, 03:24 PM
The weather channel gives daily foliage updates for the country at this time of year. On TV and at weather.com.
I didn't know that. Thanks very much. Great tip.
(I've sent rep your way for that great tip.)
The weather channel gives daily foliage updates for the country at this time of year. On TV and at weather.com.
amybhole
10-03-2008, 06:07 PM
Arkansas 7 is still a mess. Drove it recently. The Pg Trail is the best route for sure.
Wrp, if you don't mind, can you send me a pm and let me know where you work? I may have a question for you.
Happyjournalist
10-04-2008, 12:32 AM
Thanks Wrp!
Im still planning that trip down to Little Rock, I hope before the end of the month.
Take care and enjoy the lovely weather! mmm I realy miss Minnesota cold mornings ;-)
wrp96
10-04-2008, 12:14 PM
Thanks Happy Journalist. My roof sure wishes it wasn't raining today though. If I can give you anymore tips or suggestions please let me know.
wrp96
10-04-2008, 06:39 PM
Here's a link to where you can get updates on Fall Foliage across the state. It's updated weekly. http://www.arkansas.com/calendar/fall_foliage_pg1.aspx
Gesualdo
10-04-2008, 09:16 PM
I hope Happy Journalist sees this.
The weathermen are saying that this should be a very good year for fall foliage in Arkansas. If you can, this would be a great year to take the drive down Arkansas 23 (the Pig Trail) to see the colors. It's a beautiful drive year round but when the fall colors are out it's spectacular.
If Amy happens to see this, a good drive out of the Little Rock area is to drive up to Petit Jean Mountain when the fall colors are out.
We went to Eureka Springs for our anniversary last October. We kinda thought with all the rain we had, the colors would be nice. Nope. It was gray and rainy and the trees were all still very, very green. We still had a nice time, but neither us have ever lived close enough to an area where you get nice leaves in the fall. In fact, trees are a bit of a novelty. We were going to stick closer to home and stay at the Skirvin, but maybe we should reconsider our anniversary plans if this is really going to be a good year.
wrp96
10-13-2008, 11:15 AM
It's looking like the last weekend in October, first weekend in November will be the peak in northwest Arkansas.