Let the heavens open and the rain pour down upon us....After one of the driest summers the plateau has ever seen it is finally raining on us. It started late Sunday evening and has been consistently raining since. Our rivers are rising back to normal levels, the trees are flourishing from a much needed drink, and the animals can finally take a bath.
One of the major concerns has been fall. A dry summer with little or no rain usually translates into the trees changing early and quick. This was evident in the fact that many of the trees where already showing signs of changing color. This large drink should allow the trees the reserve supply of water they need and thus push the peak leaf season back into the second and third week of October. The water should also help prolong the fall with multiple weeks of breathtaking color.
Many of the dried up ponds and rivers are now again showing their magnificent beauty. The forecast is calling for rain the rest of the week, which should allow a proper drink for all of nature. Pictured at left is the bottom 50 or so feet of continental falls. This 200+/- foot waterfall is usually flowing in a magnificent splendor water flowing from every crack and crevice. In the past couple of weeks this poor old fall has actually almost completely dried up. With the generous rain we are now getting the always lovely continental falls shall be restored to her full glory. For your opportunity to come see the natural beauty the Highlands Cashiers Plateau has to offer contact The Blue Ridge Summit Group at: O: 828-743-7077 or C: 404-394-7144
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