“I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” - L.M. Montgomery

During October in Wisconsin, you have to take every advantage of each and every nice day (especially weekends) to get out and do something outdoors.  This has become our philosophy...we know what's coming.  This is the final countdown!

The last couple weekends involved 2 state park trips:  hiking at High Cliff State Park with Teddy, and biking 22 miles on another stretch of the Ahnapee State Trail/Ice Age National Scenic Trail, from Kewaunee to Casco Junction.  The leaves have been very colorful over the last few weeks, an added bonus for sure.  A lot of leaves are down now, but the weather has been generally mild.  Therefore, the "get out and enjoy it" philosophy tends to conflict with work and household chores over long periods of time.  Oh well.

Apple picking at Oneida Orchard ; Mountain-Bay State Trail in Green Bay

 The Niagara Escarpment (the Ledge) at High Cliff State Park

Lake Winnebago at High Cliff State Park

22 mile bike ride on the Ahnapee State Trail, Kewaunee River Segment.  Don't let flatlands biking fool you!