Summary

The web content describes a recent mountain bike ride through McDonough State Forest near Bowman Lake State Park in rural New York State, with the author reflecting on the fall colors and sharing personal photos and experiences from the trip.

Abstract

The author recounts a 14-mile bike ride taken in late October through the McDonough State Forest surrounding Bowman Lake State Park in New York State. Despite the leaves being past peak due to unseasonably warm weather, the author found the experience enjoyable and captured the beauty of the area through personal photographs. The article also reminisces about a recent trip to Perce, Quebec, to celebrate the author's 40th wedding anniversary, with links to additional stories and photos from that journey. The author introduces a new feature called "End of Story Extra," which promises additional content such as photos or extra paragraphs at the end of articles. The piece concludes with an invitation for readers to view more of the author's work on birdwatching and a personal account of coping with COVID-19.

Opinions

The author appreciates the unseasonably warm October weather, which made outdoor activities more pleasant.
The author finds beauty in the fall foliage even though it was past its prime, indicating a deep appreciation for nature's cycles.
The author values the experience of exploring familiar locations and discovering "hidden gems," suggesting a preference for revisiting and finding new perspectives in well-known places.
By sharing personal photos and experiences, the author conveys a sense of connection with the readers and a desire to share the joy of the journey.
The introduction of "End of Story Extra" shows the author's commitment to providing additional value and engagement for the readers.
The mention of the trip to Perce, Quebec, and the subsequent articles and photos suggest that the author views such travel experiences as significant life events worth sharing and documenting.
The author's reflection on the COVID-19 experience indicates a resilient attitude and a willingness to offer advice to others based on personal experience.

Enjoying the Fall Colors in Rural NY State

The Road Less Travelled-Volume 36-Another Great Fall Mountain Bike Ride

Welcome back. October is coming to a close quickly. Over the last few days, the temperatures have been way above normal (70s) which has made it easier for outside tasks. This weekend reality will begin to set in; by Sunday the high temperature will be about 45. Last week I went for a nice 14-mile bike ride to one of my familiar locations, the McDonough State Forest surrounding Bowman Lake State Park.

I visited this area a month ago when the trees were just starting to turn. My wife and I then went on a trip to Perce, Quebec, to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. When we got back to NY State on October 7th, the leaves were past peak. While we were gone, the temperature in NY was in the 80s all week, which must have accelerated the turning of the leaves.

I hope you enjoyed my articles from our trip to Quebec. I wrote 7 articles while on the trip and several more when we got home. Perce, Quebec is a beautiful area; the following is one of the articles I wrote:

On Top of the World at the Suspended Glass Platform in Perce, Quebec

This Was the Highlight of Our Last Day in Quebec

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A Cool Crisp Day

Thursday, October 19th was a cool but sunny day with temperatures in the 50s. The breeze was cool but the sun was warm enough to make it enjoyable. Even though the leaves were past prime, I was able to find a few hidden gems.

End of Story Extra-Volume 6

This is a new feature in my articles. I will post an added bonus at the end of the article, separate from my usual 3 story links. It could be a photo, an extra paragraph, or something else. Stay tuned and keep reading.