I am going to go on record saying that I am giddy with the turn in the weather. Perfectly crisp, dry, fall weather combined with bright blue skies make this time of year my favorite.
You have likely noticed the panoramic landscapes have begun to take on their autumn glow and the folks atop Mount Washington will soon be breaking out the shovels.
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