I doubt you'll find an outdoor lover that
doesn't like Fall. Autumn is the time of year when the nights
start getting cooler, the trees change color to make the mountains
look like artists' dreams, football games start back up and
all the hunts begin. There are so many fun things to do in
the fall because the weather usually is so easy to manage.
Go to a college or pro football game (and these days even
high school) and, if you show up early, you'll probably have
more
fun hanging out at the party than watching the game. Tailgating
is a right and an honor that all football fans should join
in on. There is something great about being able to cook
your favorite
meat, sip on a cold one and laugh with friends. It just gets
you more revved up than any cheerleader ever could. Fall
is ushered in by football and without it, many men would
go mad.
Hiking and biking trails take on a new feel in the Fall.
The same trail that you've ridden all summer now has a new
look and
has a different sound to it under your feet. The days might
be getting shorter, but you'll surely want to spend more
time on
the trails to soak it all in. As the leaves begin to fall
from the trees, a new view opens up, creating an exciting
new dimension
to the landscape.
The thrill of the hunt, or so they say, is the whole reason
to be out there in the wild. But, sometimes, I have to disagree.
I really enjoy hearing all the "you should have seen..." or "I
was so close" stories --- tales that get told each night
by the campfire. And, of course, the food is always worth
the wait. Some of the best hunting trips aren't always the
ones
where we get the biggest game. Although, I must admit that
bagging
the big one is always a plus.
So, as you can see, Fall is a great time of year. There
is so much to do that I could write on and on. But, I think
I'd rather
you were out there enjoying it. So let's say goodbye to
Summer
and hello to all that Fall has to offer.
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Our
hearts got out to the great people of Louisiana, Mississippi,
and the other southern states hit by Hurricane Katrina. It's
a tough time for them and I hope it makes us all reflect
on the importance of being prepared. You should always have
enough water and food that you can last at least 3 days while
the help is on the way to you. But those are the obvious
things you should have in your emergency closet, we would
also suggest that you have some personal hygiene items and
a heat source for cooking. A lot can be done with a stove
that runs on a propane tank other than just cooking; one
of those is boiling water so it's healthy to drink. We would
never wish a major disaster on anyone, but we would highly
suggest that we all be prepared for whatever might come.
