I expect this weekend to be near peak along the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia. I’ll post pictures later this weekend. The weather is also expected to be gorgeous.

See also the Virginia is For Lovers‘ Fall in Virginia Foliage Reports and Forecast

The black gum tree puts on a nice show in early fall. These pictures were taken a couple weeks ago. I like the red color presented… similar to maples.

Black Gum Tree

Black Gum Tree Closeup

Last year, we picked up 2″ of October Snow.

Fall Leaves Lay on October Snow

Sassafras is a unique tree with leaves of three different shapes.  Sassafras provides a rainbow of fall color.