On a beautiful fall day with blue sky and sunshine, it’s time to get outside. You can drive around like leaf peepers and gawk at nature’s finery, snapping pictures to show people back home. Or, you can immerse yourself in the kaleidoscope of color, smells and sights by walking, hiking and cycling through them. I choose the latter for my fall experiences.
I’ve been contemplating different fall rides I’d like to take this season. Many are places I’ve been before, but I never tire of their scenery as I weave my way through their colorful tunnels.
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