Our Last “Summer” Hike: New Jersey Hiking Trails of the Ramapo Mountains and Ringwood State Park

One of the promises Melissa and I made to ourselves is that during the summer we would go hiking more often. For those of you who are not familiar with the Garden State, New Jersey contains numerous opportunities for both the novice and experienced hiker. Unfortunately we didn’t hike as much as we liked, as [...]

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More Fall Picking: Selecting the Right Pumpkin on an October Saturday Afternoon

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about picking apples in Warwick, New York. The harvest turned out plentiful, the cider tasted refreshingly delicious, and the homemade apple pie was among the best I’ve tasted. We had so much fun, Melissa and I thought we’d try our hands at picking some pumpkins for our [...]

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Apple Picking in Warwick

The very essence of autumn signals a transition period. Its arrival marks the end of backyard barbeques and beach parties that are hallmarks of the lazy days of summer. The brisk morning air and the beginnings of red, orange, and yellow leaves are nature’s ways of preparing for the cold and brisk months of winter.
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