• 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.