NORTH CAROLINA -- It's that time of year again! The time when thousands of people head to the North Carolina mountains in search of the perfect tree.

Whether you want a tall, skinny tree or a short, wide tree, the mountains are the place to go!

But you'll want to get there fast!

This year Western NC is suffering from a tree shortage, after some farms have chosen to close their doors. 

Experts recommend getting to farms the week of, or shortly after Thanksgiving in order to assure you find the perfect size tree.