Traveling is indispensable for one’s well-being. Exploring nature with breathtaking and scenic views helps a person relax in a stress-free environment. Life is full of hurdles and problems; why not soothe yourself with a little journey to heaven? By heaven, we mean the Southern Appalachians, a place you must visit for an unforgettable experience that helps you escape the harsh realities of life.
The exquisite place is sublime during the autumn foliage, when the forest canopy bursts into firewood, displaying various colors of red, orange, purple, and yellow. The smell of sweetgum and maple trees makes your stay more refreshing and exciting as you experience nature at its finest.
Do you want to know why you should travel to Southern Appalachians? Here are some reasons to visit this place.
Blue Ridge Parkways
If you have been to Appalachia, then there is no way you couldn’t have heard of the Blue Ridge Parkways. October remains the best time to visit Blue Ridge, one of the best tourist attractions in North Carolina. The Blue Ridge Mountains allow visitors to experience extreme weather changes ranging from a bright sunny day one day to a thunderstorm the following day. Proper gear and resources must be bought to deal with unpredictable weather changes.
Smoky Mountains
The great smoky mountains attract millions of tourists. The reason behind its ever-soaring popularity is the national park of the Smoky Mountains, which offers amusement, recreational, and leisure amenities for all types of visitors regardless of age. The scenic expressway with a four-lane route portrays a dazzling view in spring when the dogwoods are blooming. If you talk about the Cades Cove Loop, it gives you another astonishing view of the significant historical buildings and a glimpse of the wildlife that flourishes in this part of the world. Smoky mountains also appeal to travelers due to their Cherokee culture and white water rafting on the Pigeon River Scenic Highway. The smoky mountains are best known for hiking and their glorious view.
The lulling music in Southern Appalachians
The combination of Eastern and Western hymns creates a distinguished Appalachian music genre that sounds epic. From bluegrass to jazz, the lively music includes instruments like the guitar, banjos, and fiddles. Dolly Parton, born in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, inspired by 1950s folk music, influenced many generations.
Grand Ole music road trip is full of jazz, rock ‘n’ roll, and the blues. Also, the Wilderness Road Heritage Scenic Byway gives you an adventurous feeling made livelier with live music in the mountain inspired by folk arts.
The Uniqueness
With a unique blend of awe-inspiring spots, road drives, mountains, fountains, and music, Southern Appalachia is also home to various plant species, like yellow poplars and birches available only in this part of the world. The leaves stemming from these plants are famously known as the deciduous species. They display a wide array of colors from yellow and orange to red and brown while falling off the tree in autumn, displaying the ‘fall foliage’ phenomenon with an incredible sight to explore.
The leaves convert to red during a particular sunny time, with the sunny weather being the key to the manifestation of this color. The red pigment responsible for unleashing this color is usually not present in these trees, but the heat and pressure on trees during the summers allow them to display this color.
Richland Balsam
Do you know Richland Mountain’s peak is 6410 feet and is considered one of the highest spots in North Carolina?
The Richland Balsam invites a large crowd of tourists in the summers and falls, with the mountain offering a sporadic view of the spruce-fir forest and its rare flora and fauna. Full of nature, the Richland Balsam is home to exclusive wildflowers, lichens, and maple trees.
Conclusion
Southern Appalachians is a fantastic place to travel, especially with friends and family, if you are looking for fun and entertainment. Live music, glamorous road trips, and breathtaking spots invite all adventure-seeking tourists who wish to experience the true beauty of nature and collect lifelong memories. The autumn season makes the place more ravishing and inviting to people of all ages.
Before you visit the place, you will need to make arrangements to stay in a location that offers access to all these beautiful sites. Appalachian Sky vacation rentals offer the best rooms and hotels with enchanting views. Renting a room here would give you easy access to all the beautiful spots in Southern Appalachia. Bring your cameras, phones, and speakers to make the experience delightful.