“Wilderness is not a luxury, but a necessity of the human spirit.” Edward Abbey
It was a beautiful summer here in the Adirondacks: lots of sunny days and hardly any rain. The “experts” said that would probably limit the colors when the leaves changed in the Fall, and up until last week their predictions were mostly right. Then the temperatures got cooler and the leaves began to quickly change, and this weekend they were at the peak of this annual spectacle. Reds and yellows mixed with green pine trees as this riot of color nearly stopped traffic. Cars were bumper to bumper for miles as people cooped up for the past 6 months sought to get out and be dazzled by nature… and she didn’t disappoint. The Adirondack Park is the largest state park in the US and is mostly wilderness – all the better as a palette for this spectacular foliage demonstration; it’s a luxury that does wonders for the human spirit. And it’s not limited to the northeastern US – look for places near you where the leaves are changing, and fall’s colors are on display. Stop your next Zoom call and pan the camera around to show the colors near you or take a picture with your phone and show them to others. We all are anxious for any good news or things to see and do, and this certainly fits that bill. Find how nature’s magnificence can rekindle your spirit today.
Edward Abbey (1927-1989): American Author
getting enough nature is very important. Nature is essential to our lives. Nature is essential to our lives. We must preserve it.
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