Mid September and there's definitely a change in the air. We noted this week that it was pretty dark at 7:30 PM. Hmmm. 

"Parachutes," photographer Calvin called these. They and his other pix are from an impromptu visit to Ohiopyle on a rainy weekend 

Don't forget to stop in at New Trail Brewing in Williamsport tomorrow afternoon and say hello to Marci and Joe and all our friends at NTBC. New Trail is at 240 Arch Street. 

Our gal Georgetta Frederick ("Trail Mama" on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail) shares her thoughts on graffiti removal, the inspiration she got from Luke Miney from his work at Beam Rocks in the Forbes, and invites you to join her and friends at Wolf Rocks in the Gallitzin State Forest for National Public Lands Day/PA Healthy Lands Week. Find out more, and sign up at https://paparksandforests.org/...

Last week's question was a toughie with only one correct answer (way to go, Dot)! Doc Goddard's appointment as head of the Department of Environmental Resources was unusual because he was opposed to the formation of the department, taking as it did resource management and regulation/ enforcement under one umbrella. He firmly believed that these were two very different missions and should remain two separate departments. In the end (July 1995), his philosophy won the day and DEP and DCNR were once again separated. 

So I definitely owe you an easier one this week, right? GORP is the name of DCNR's outdoor rec initiative. What does the acronym usually mean?

Enter each week to increase your chances of a fabulous prize at the end of the month when I'll draw one entry from all correct answers received during the month.

Two weeks out brings us to the first weekend in October (gasp) and, on Sunday, Walk in Penn's Woods to conclude Healthy Lands Week. Find a scheduled walk or, as the organizers suggest, make your own woodland adventure.

Put a bookmark on the PPFF Events calendar and DCNR Calendar of Events so you never miss an announcement.

The temps are down and the leaves will fall BUT the fun never ends. Mark your calendars for upcoming festivals coming in October.

Blue boxes locate events; green photographs and news.

Photographer Sulabh Lamba has a knack for timing.