Photo Essay: Fall in the City (Roanoke)

Bridge to Thomas Park decked out in its fall finery.

Roanoke River fisherman casts (he caught a trout with this cast).

Tree trunks frame fall color in Smith Park.

Roanoke River meanders through Smith/Wasena Parks.

One of the true joys of living in Roanoke, Virginia, US of A, is that you don't have to leave the city to find the country. Here are photos of a system of parks in the very center of the city. I walked there this a.m. and bring you this lively fall break.