FALL • ACTIVITIES

FALL CAMPING TRIP

A camping trip is a

great way to immerse yourself in fall foliage. Pick a campsite that’s nestled in the woods near some views so you can go for a hike during the day! Campgrounds are either first come first serve, or will require a reservation. In some states, such as NH, boon-docking is permitted so you can pitch a tent where you please! As temperatures begin to drop, the thing to keep in mind is bringing warm gear. Night temps are likely getting much cooler up in the mountains this time of year, so bring along a good sleeping bag & some cider to heat up over the fire!

Autumn is meteor shower season!

Autumn is meteor shower season across the northern hemisphere. Being away from the city with less light pollution, the stars are more visible. With temperatures cooling off and the nights getting longer, conditions are perfect for star gazing! Draconid is the first meteor shower of the season and is followed by a series of showers that occur roughly every other week throughout fall. Grab a blanket and a telescope and enjoy the view!

Upcoming Meteor Showers

Draconid

10.08 - 10.10
The Draconid meteor showers are the first meteor showers of the season. They peak in late evening so they’re perfect for anyone who doesn’t want to stay up too late! Expect to see around 6 meteors per hour during peak viewing times.

Late Evening
Orionid

10.21 - 10:22
Made up of debris from Haley’s Comet, the Orionid meteor shower is one of the best meteor showers of the year. During peak hours, you can expect to see around 20 meteors per hour. The best time to view this meteor shower is after midnight and before dawn.

Pre dawn
Leonid

11.16 - 11:18
The Leonid meteor shower typically produces around 15 meteors per hour. On rare occasions, it has been known to produce “meteor storms”, which result in thousands of meteors lighting up the sky. The storms are rare, occurring every 33 years!

Pre dawn