Pumpkins and Leaves

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We are half way through October and it has been busy.  School, sports and other extra curriculars will our weekdays and the weekends just fly by. Last weekend we swung by a local pumpkin patch.. D wanted a white pumpkin this year.




And since last weekend was a long weekend M took Monday off and we went for a hike. D's friend joined us. We drove up to northern New Jersey, close to the Del-Water Gap and hike the 2.5 mile red dot trail up Mount Tammany. The weather was perfect and the hike was great. Lots of rocks to climb over.. The kids loved it.. 



The mountain you see across the water is Mount Minsi, Pennsylvania.  




Look at all the beautiful mushroom's we found! The leaves we're really at peak color yet.. oh well. 

On the way down we followed the blue dots which led us to Dunnfield Creek Falls
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Angie's Recipes said…
That's a great family outing. Looks like that everyone had fun!
10/18/2021
Jennifer said…
This looks like fun!

Jennifer
Curated By Jennifer
10/18/2021
Debra She Who Seeks said…
You'll have to show us the carved jack-o-lanterns made from those fab pumpkins! And what spectacular scenery on your hike!
10/18/2021
Polyester Princess said…
I'm loving that pumpkin patch, which makes me want to visit one too. I love D's choice of a white pumpkin. And how absolutely stunning are the views from your hike! xxx
10/18/2021
SMD @ lifeaccordingtosteph said…
Great photos of the patch and the hike. I usually get an orange and a white pumpkin - something different!
10/18/2021
Kelly said…
Great photos of all the fungi - so many varieties! You had some lovely views on the hike, too.
10/18/2021
bread&salt said…
Wgat a beautiful family trip. You all look great! All the photos you shared in this post look great. Bye the way Pumpkins season just beginning here. We love its desserts very much. Have a great new week.
10/18/2021
Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said…
You live in a beautiful area! Thanks for visiting my blog.
10/18/2021
Liz A. said…
It's nice to get out into nature. Looks like you had a lovely hike.
10/18/2021
Emmylou said…
Oh wow! What an awesome place to hike in! Look at that view. Love that pic with all the kids, Hena:)TBH, it's the first time I've heard of Mount Tammany, And yay for the big pumpkins you guys got:D
10/18/2021
Sparkles and Lattes said…
What a beautiful hike! I wanted a white pumpkin too, but we got some green ones (those Cinderella ones) and some bright orange ones.
10/18/2021
Jodie's Touch of Style said…
You guys are so good to get out and explore. We need to do this more.
XOXO
Jodie
www.jtouchofstyle.com
10/18/2021
Christine said…
Looks like a lot of fun!
10/18/2021
Laura B said…
Looks like so much fun!
10/18/2021
Doused in Pink | Chicago Style Blog said…
What a fun family outing! Those photos of the mushrooms are so cool!

Jill - Doused in Pink
10/18/2021
Veronica Lee said…
Looks like a fun family outing.

Love the happy faces.
10/19/2021
Ginny Hartzler said…
What stunning views! And so many different kinds of mushrooms, they are all so interesting. The boys look so happy! There are a lot of white pumpkins this year.
10/19/2021
Kathrine Eldridge said…
Those views look amazing on your hike! The pumpkin patch was a fun trip too. Thanks for sharing both!

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10/19/2021
Suzanne @ The Bookish Libra said…
Such wonderful fall family photos and that really does look like a great hike. Wow, what a view!
10/19/2021
Red Rose Alley said…
What a fun day at the pumpkin patch! It's one of my favorite places to go.
Although I love the orange pumpkins, the white pumpkins are sweet, and your
son found a BIG white perfect one. That picture of them in the wagon made
me smile. How I remember those special times when the kids were little.
What a beautiful place for you all to hike. Such wonderful views on every side. You are enjoying this glorious season to the fullest. These are
treasured times with your family.

~Sheri
10/19/2021
Pilar said…
What a fun family outing!
10/19/2021
Christina said…
Hiking in autumn is fabulous! How have some amazing countryside on your door steps.
10/19/2021
Rowena @ rolala loves said…
We've had really mild weather in the Northeast so far this fall. Perfect for all these fun activities.
10/19/2021
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom said…
I have a good friend that lives in New Jersey. I'll have to ask her if she's ever hiked there. I went for a walk yesterday and saw all kinds of mushrooms!

Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
10/19/2021
Debbie said…
what a great hike, the waterfalls are so pretty!! i like white pumpkins too!!
10/19/2021
Amy Aed - Wandering Everywhere said…
This looks like fun! I've never been somewhere that has pumpkins, but I'd love to visit one and take photos with them!

Amy x wandering-everywhere.com
10/20/2021
Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes said…
Gorgeous photos, especially the boys in the wagon! Magnificent scenery shots, too. And oh my - - your husband walking on that log - yikes!
10/20/2021
Heather{Our Life In a Click} said…
That last photo looks scary!!! What a beautiful place to hike! I will have to check it out someday. You all found some great pumpkins!
10/20/2021
karen said…
there is nothing more that renews my spirits than being out in nature! It looks like such a nice time to be with your lovely family. I say this all the time but your boys are growing like weeds!
10/20/2021
Cindy said…
Such great pictures, love all the fall vibes, beautiful family!
10/20/2021
awhite said…
I love this time of year- you can get out there and explore the outdoors and the weather is superior!

-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
10/20/2021
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