There are many things I like about fall including the beautiful fall colors, the cool temperatures, the lack of humidity and the knowledge that winter is on its way. Yes, I said and the knowledge that winter is on its way. Kind of twisted I know, but when you live here in the great north you know it, winter, is coming and we can’t get to the next big summer of activities until it is over. It is the start of fall and winter activities. It is the return of football and the end of camping, at least for most people. It is not however the end of outdoor activities. There is still a lot of good riding, paddling and one of the best activities in the fall is hiking. Walking along with the crunch of the brittle leaves under foot and taking in the increasingly different view of the world one has once the leaves are off the trees. Sometimes we see things we never knew existed, things once hidden by the dense foliage on the bushes and trees. It is like a new awakening, the dawn of a new cycle in Mother Nature’s wonderful bag of tricks. I know that many of us, me included, from time to time whine and complain about winter and lust for a place where it is 75 degrees year round. It is nice to dream about, but I am not sure that the reality would be as rewarding as we think. Having lived here all my life I am not convinced that I would not
miss the annual changes in the seasons that announce the beginning of so many things in our lives. The coming of longer days the melting snow announces, the promise of new flowers the spring rain promises or the family picnics and outings the warmer temperatures motivate us to share. The blossoming of the trees foretelling of the sweet fruit we can look forward to in the fall, the smell of freshly turned dirt indicating the start of new life and the bountiful crops we all pray for. The shortening of the days letting us know that is time to head back to the gym and the first snow bringing us thoughts of Christmas. I am not sure how I would feel if the seasons did not change? I am not sure I would feel the same, appreciate the same things or look forward to things the same way. There is a very common saying you have probably heard. There is one thing you can count on and that it change. So what changes do you make when fall and winter arrive? Is it time to enjoy relaxing more and watching your favorite television shows? Is time to catch up on your scrap booking or organize your summer photos? Is it time to spend some time in your
woodshop with some other hobby you have neglected all summer? What ever your plan is make sure to include some time for some outdoor fun. Some time getting a little exercise while enjoying the great outdoors. Maybe it’s just a walk around the block or maybe it’s flying down a hill on a set of downhill skis. What ever your choice you will be better for it. For me it is time to start planning my schedule for next summer. Time to dream.
There are many things I like about fall including the beautiful fall colors, the cool temperatures, the lack of humidity and the knowledge that winter is on its way. Yes, I said and the knowledge that winter is on its way. Kind of twisted I know, but when you live here in the great north you know it, winter, is coming and we can’t get to the next big summer of activities until it is over. It is the start of fall and winter activities. It is the return of football and the end of camping, at least for most people. It is not however the end of outdoor activities. There is still a lot of good riding, paddling and one of the best activities in the fall is hiking. Walking along with the crunch of the brittle leaves under foot and taking in the increasingly different view of the world one has once the leaves are off the trees. Sometimes we see things we never knew existed, things once hidden by the dense foliage on the bushes and trees. It is like a new awakening, the dawn of a new cycle in Mother Nature’s wonderful bag of tricks. I know that many of us, me included, from time to time whine and complain about winter and lust for a place where it is 75 degrees year round. It is nice to dream about, but I am not sure that the reality would be as rewarding as we think. Having lived here all my life I am not convinced that I would not 
miss the annual changes in the seasons that announce the beginning of so many things in our lives. The coming of longer days the melting snow announces, the promise of new flowers the spring rain promises or the family picnics and outings the warmer temperatures motivate us to share. The blossoming of the trees foretelling of the sweet fruit we can look forward to in the fall, the smell of freshly turned dirt indicating the start of new life and the bountiful crops we all pray for. The shortening of the days letting us know that is time to head back to the gym and the first snow bringing us thoughts of Christmas. I am not sure how I would feel if the seasons did not change? I am not sure I would feel the same, appreciate the same things or look forward to things the same way. There is a very common saying you have probably heard. There is one thing you can count on and that it change. So what changes do you make when fall and winter arrive? Is it time to enjoy relaxing more and watching your favorite television shows? Is time to catch up on your scrap booking or organize your summer photos? Is it time to spend some time in your woodshop with some other hobby you have neglected all summer? What ever your plan is make sure to include some time for some outdoor fun. Some time getting a little exercise while enjoying the great outdoors. Maybe it’s just a walk around the block or maybe it’s flying down a hill on a set of downhill skis. What ever your choice you will be better for it. For me it is time to start planning my schedule for next summer. Time to dream.
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