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The show is about to begin, and no matter where you are, you can be here as the changing moods of autumn dance through the forest. Watch our Table Rock State Park live webcam. |
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Stunning Mountain Views Panoramic forest overlooks; autumn reflections in crystal clear mountain lakes; wild, scenic gorges; forested hiking trails – October brings dramatic beauty to the Cherokee Foothills. A fall tour along Scenic Highway 11 leads to moments of inspiration, enchantment and autumn magic. |
Updates from the Upstate Join Park Interpreter Scott Stegenga each week beginning Oct. 1 for the South Carolina Mountain Region fall color update. From his ‘front row seat’ in Table Rock State Park, Stegenga will snap up–to–date photos and keep us posted on the changing display – from the first signs of color in the forest through the end of leaf season. |
 The Magic of Autumn Amaze your children, impress your friends, become an expert on the biology, chemistry and meteorology behind autumn’s changing colors. Read our quick guide to the Science of Fall Colors, and you’ll be able to answer such questions as “Daddy, why is that tree orange?” or “Mommy, what color are anthocyanins?” |
Awesome Palmetto State Vistas Your fall state park vacation planning starts right here! We’ve compiled a list of the best places to view the outrageously colorful show South Carolina trees put on each year. In our list, you’ll find the traditional spots such as Scenic Highway 11, plus some great viewing spots you might not have thought of before. |
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