Karens Road

One of my most favorite times of the year is fall. When you live in the midwest, you get to experience all four seasons. The only bad thing about fall is that it leads to winter, which I detest. Thinking of fall though, is a pleasant experience. We have several places in southern Indiana where the cars line up bumper to bumper so their occupants can experience the exhilaration of color. The winding roads of southern Indiana bring us to the tops of vistas with breathtaking views. One must be careful and watch for deer because the hunters are out and the deer become startled. It is common to see deer running with their breath coming out their nostrils like a fog. Hikers with their Lowe alpine rucksacks often come across the signs of deer as they travel along the many trails around Brown County and Turkey Run.

Horseback riding is another way to see the beautiful color that fall offers. Opportunities to ride on horseback are often favored by tourists wishing to see back country not trampled and filled with signs of the public. Bird watching is another favored activity this time of year. Those who enjoy sketching and photographing birds appreciate the opportunity for a glimpse of a rare bird.

Fall in Indiana brings cooler temperatures that invite us all to get out and stretch our legs. The humidity in the summer makes us hide indoors where we constantly run our air conditioners. There are hills to be hiked, trails to be walked along, horses to be ridden into woods filled with color and scent.