Fall Colors in the Mountains

Last week-end we went up to the mountains for the day with some friends of ours. First we went to the Altapass Orchard to pick apples. Apparently we were a little late this year and there were only slim pickens left! Only one type of apple was left on the trees, and they were all up high. But that meant we got to use a metal apple-picking tool, which the guys enjoyed. Though as you'll see, Miran gave up and just started climbing the trees after awhile.

After we finished apple picking, we drove along the Blue Ridge Parkway to Linville Falls and hiked by and then above the river and falls. It was very pretty and the trees were definitely at peak. We weren't the only ones with this bright idea, and it was incredibly crowded on the trails, so it didn't quite feel like we were away from civilization. But the views were nice and we had fun!