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See North Carolina’s stunningly colorful fall foliage

When the leaves change colors, Mother Nature is telling us that summer has ended and the cooler air of fall is here.

It might have taken a bit longer this year, but fall is finally here.

And that means fall foliage is here, too.

When cooler temperatures swept through Charlotte and North Carolina recently, leaves began changing colors. So say goodbye to the humidity and heat, and welcome autumn crispness and colorful beauty.

The Observer’s visual journalists captured some of the most beautiful images in and around Charlotte in the gallery and video below.

This story was originally published October 27, 2022 at 8:00 AM.

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