Basic Park Information Weather and Seasons 5 Best Places to See Fall Colors in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains A scenic view from Waterrock Knob on the Blue Ridge Parkway in early October at peak fall color. A scenic view from Waterrock Knob on the Blue Ridge Parkway in early October at peak fall color. Under construction Share this Facebook Icon Twitter Icon Email Icon Join Great Smoky National Park Trips Create a personalized feed and bookmark your favorites. Join for free Already have an account? Sign In Join Great Smoky National Park Trips Create a personalized feed and bookmark your favorites. Join for free Already have an account? Sign In Photo: Getty Images