Summer's End

Every August I panic. After months of warm days and still warm evenings, I realize that the fall is about to approach and it is necessary to prepare for cold weather. Do not misunderstand me; I love the cold weather. There is nothing more lovely than cross country skiing through the woods on a day when snow has recently fallen. I love the smell of burning oak in the woodstove. And homemade soups, pumpkins, crisp, tart, juicy apples.

But there is a change of activity and focus from spending all one's time out of doors to the move inside when the weather changes. Summer activities such as swimming and sunbathing become more limited. The PA Quilt (and Rug) Trails, however can be followed year 'round. Autumn leaves add indescribably color to the landscape. The smell of fallen leaves decomposing on the ground is intoxicating.

This fall plan to follow some, if not all of the PA Quilt (and Rug) Trails. Stop at Hunters Valley winery and pick up a bottle to save for the upcoming winter holidays, hike in the Tuscarora State forest. Have a coffee in Vicksburg and look upclose at a remarkable quilt square. Just like a cup of hot tea on a cold night exploring central Pennsylvania via the PA Quilt (and Rug) Trails is warm and inviting.

Send photos and I will post here and on Facebook.

Happy Travels!!