Autumn

October 6, 2023

Forest Fridays: Fall in the forest

The waning productivity of the garden, heavy morning dew, and slight blush of color in the forest are indicating fall is here, to the delight of many autumn enthusiasts. But why do we love the fall so much? Perhaps it’s engrained in us to celebrate what is typically the “season of abundance”. Maybe it’s the unspoken idea that the hardest work of the growing season is over and it’s now time to enjoy it. For some, it’s the gorgeous fall color, the sweet smell of the leaves, and seasonable temperatures that make it so enjoyable.

October 28, 2022

Falling for Autumn

Autumn and fall are used interchangeably as words for the season that comes between summer and winter. They are each used in American and British English, but fall occurs more often in American English. So where did these names come from?

October 21, 2022

Unsung Heroes of Fall Color

When people think of fall color, maples are often the first species that come to mind. But some years (thankfully these are rare), maples don’t produce good color in Pennsylvania. Fortunately for us, attractive fall color in the Keystone State is ensured by a diverse and remarkable array of other vibrant species, which are often overshadowed by the maples.

October 10, 2021

Ghosts of the PA Wilds: Ghosts along the I-80 Frontier

"Ghosts of the PA Wilds" is a series of ghost stories written by historian Lou Bernard, who revels in folklore and the paranormal. The PA Wilds Are Calling blog will feature a new ghost story from the region each Sunday of October. "Ghosts along the I-80 Frontier" documents the ghost along the I-80 highway and the counties that make up the PA Wilds I-80 Frontier.

October 7, 2021

Planning an adventure to see fall foliage in the PA Wilds

There’s nothing like a scenic road trip as the leaves are turning. Lucky for explorers, the routes of the PA Wilds offer the best views. Find your next favorite fall spot in the landscapes of the PA Wilds.

October 13, 2019

October Forests in Pennsylvania

As if we needed more reasons to love our forests in Pennsylvania, along comes October.  Decorated in gold, crimson, orange, and myriad other shades, the forest bursts with color. 

September 21, 2018

Autumn brings falling leaves and beautiful scenes

Leaves are falling, air is becoming crisper and dark skies are beginning to creep in earlier in the evenings. As of September 22, Autumn is officially here – and it’s the perfect time to meander the great outdoors of the Pennsylvania Wilds.

August 28, 2018

Flowers of Fall: Pennsylvania’s Asters

As summer begins to wind down and Labor Day approaches, a group of Pennsylvania wildflowers come into prominence—the asters.  With over 35 species of native asters in the commonwealth, there is a species for nearly every habitat you can imagine.