NCNatural-October

Fall Color Finder
This on-line version of Laurel Hill Press' Fall Color Finder is a great primer for autumn tree identification.
Fall Facts & Folklore
- Interview- Dr. C. Ritchie Bell, botanist
  In a recent interview with NCNatural Digest, Dr. Bell, with his wife and coauthor Dr. Lindsey, talked about their interest in botany and about Fall Color.
- Fall Facts
  Magnificent Fall Colors only occur in a few places on earth. To give you some idea of why it happens, we have Fall Foliage Facts, reprinted from Fall Colors & Woodland Harvests
- Scientific basis of Autumn color
  A slightly more technical explanation of why leaves turn and fall. We're happy to report that this page has been endorsed by the National Science Teachers Association.
- Autumn folklore
  Weather prognostication is always a great topic to ponder. Find out how the locals read the signs and see what you think the weather is going to be like in the coming months.
Photographing Fall Color
Tips from the experts at the New York Institute of Photography can help make your fall photos the best ever.
Wings On The Wind
As a bonus to the autumn splendor, we are also treated to the movements of Monarch Butterflies, Hawks and many other birds through the season. It's a great time for wildlife viewing.
Links to Regional Information
Of course the cooler days and beautiful color are great enticements to get outside and explore, so we've provided links to regional information to find out about local color and plan your getaway.

We have been very privileged to have received assistance on these pages from special guests, the renowned botanists Dr. C.R. Bell and Dr. Anne H. Lindsey, authors of the definitive Fall Colors and Woodland Harvests and other great botanical reference books and videos, available from Laurel Hill Press. They have provided wonderful insight into nature's fall miracle for thousands of their devoted readers.

October One of the greatest shows in the natural world occurs yearly in the forests and fields of the eastern United States as prolific flowers, turning leaves and colorful creatures paint the Autumn landscape. Nature's annual autumn color festival is certainly one of the greatest shows on earth and the peak begins in North Carolina's mountains this month, moving coastward where the peak will be in late November.
NCNatural Articles:	NCNatural Resources
Fall Color Finder This on-line version of Laurel Hill Press' *Fall Color Finder* is a great primer for autumn tree identification. Fall Facts & Folklore Interview- Dr. C. Ritchie Bell, botanist In a recent interview with NCNatural Digest, Dr. Bell, with his wife and coauthor Dr. Lindsey, talked about their interest in botany and about Fall Color. Fall Facts Magnificent Fall Colors only occur in a few places on earth. To give you some idea of why it happens, we have Fall Foliage Facts, reprinted from *Fall Colors & Woodland Harvests* Scientific basis of Autumn color A slightly more technical explanation of why leaves turn and fall. We're happy to report that this page has been endorsed by the National Science Teachers Association. Autumn folklore Weather prognostication is always a great topic to ponder. Find out how the locals read the signs and see what you think the weather is going to be like in the coming months. Photographing Fall Color Tips from the experts at the New York Institute of Photography can help make your fall photos the best ever. Wings On The Wind As a bonus to the autumn splendor, we are also treated to the movements of Monarch Butterflies, Hawks and many other birds through the season. It's a great time for wildlife viewing. Links to Regional Information Of course the cooler days and beautiful color are great enticements to get outside and explore, so we've provided links to regional information to find out about local color and plan your getaway. We have been very privileged to have received assistance on these pages from special guests, the renowned botanists Dr. C.R. Bell and Dr. Anne H. Lindsey, authors of the definitive Fall Colors and Woodland Harvests and other great botanical reference books and videos, available from Laurel Hill Press. They have provided wonderful insight into nature's fall miracle for thousands of their devoted readers.	NCNatural Selections The ultimate resource for books and reference materials for North Carolina. North Carolina Weather - More than just the forcast. We've got links to maritime conditions, surf reports, river levels and a lot more. Event Calendars - It's certainly not too early to start planning your next NC adventure. Here are the links to whats happening throughout the state. Music and Festivals - Spring comes in with music in the air. Get the updates. Travel Resources- We've got a lot of resources for helping you plan your next NC getaway, whether it's to the beach, the mountains or anywhere in-between.
NCNatural Major Sections:
Blue Ridge Parkway - The definitive guide to the Parkway. Wildflowers of North Carolina - Profiles of many of the showiest of NC's flowering plants. North Carolina's National Forests - Our guide to the best areas for outdoor recreation in the National Forests- the Pisgah, Nantahala, Uwharrie and Croatan National Forests.