The chilly weather of the past week has been a timely reminder that summer is nearing the end! The squirrels, who seem to disappear into the forest during summer, are out gathering their nuts for winter. The geese are gathering into large groups in preparation for the long journey ahead of them. The leaves are losing their luster and a few are starting to fall softly to the ground on windy days.
There are still a few summer events left, like the Alpena County Fair, the Labor Day Picnic at the New Lighthouse, the Posen Potato Festival, and others (check out www.alpenacvb.com for a daily event calendar,) but the dogs days of summer are sadly behind us!
Are you looking forward to fall colors, cider mills, autumn decorations, pumpkin patches and hayrides or are you clinging onto those flip flops and beach towels until the bitter end? One great thing about Northern Michigan is the great many things to see and do during the fall season, and of course, the spectacular colors! For me, this helps ease the transition a bit. Instead of mourning the end of summer and the warm weather, enjoyment of the lakes, and plethora of events that come with it, I'm saying "Goodbye for now!" and looking forward to fall, even if "you-know-what" comes after it!
What is your favorite time of year in Northern Michigan?
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