Since yesterday’s Jump Start post was about Fall Foliage and Trees, I dusted off this post from the second week of the blog’s existence…
Here’s another one from the “Only in Maine” category…
One of the most beautiful things about autumn in New England is the fall foliage. One could drive anywhere in the region and enjoy breathtaking views of autumnal colors as the trees (remember what those are, city folks?) 
take center stage and perform a mesmerizing show appropriate for all generations. Everywhere you look, there is an exciting burst of color as the leaves undergo a transformation you can find nowhere else in nature. It is also a last call of sorts as once the weather gets too chilly and the wind a little too strong, the leaves do once last dance and flutter from their branches to the their final resting place (well, aside from inside leaf bags) on the cold Maine earth.
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When I lived in the Midwest, people used to travel toward Duluth to see the leaves turning vibrant colors. I loved everything about the Midwest except for (1) The tornadoes and (2) the fact that for someone from Florida, September heralded the beginning of winter–and summer was one month: July.
Where I live, the tree leaves turn color in late December and begin to emerge again in March. It’s not as colorful, but I’m willing to forgo being there and be content looking at pictures of fall foliage. 🙂
The Fall Foliage really is beautiful in Maine…
One day I might visit. My son loves cold weather and wants to move to the North East. I might be 93 when I get there, but…
At least look at the photos online. So colorful…
I’m doing that now. Who know that Maine has an official fall foliage website????
Maine is a magical place. I keep telling you guys that… 🙂
fall is my favorite time of the year, hands down
I like it, too, but it brings us closer to Winter, so I try to delay its arrival for as long as possible.