For many years during my schooling and after, my family and I would go hiking during the autumn. We would try out new trails within several hours of Harrisburg. After Joost was born, this annual tradition was overlooked. But this year, Andrew and I decided that the annual event needed to be reinstated.
So, yesterday, we went hiking at French Creek State Park which is con-veniently located between Harrisburg and Andrew and Rachel's home in the suburbs of Philadelphia. We hiked for many hours. I was especially proud of Joost who walked the 3 miles without one complaint (minus the wet clothing he had from slipping into the lake near the end of the hike).
After a much needed pizza break, we continued on to Hopewell Furnace which is a preserved colonial iron plantation. We just happened to time it perfectly and were able to 
visit on a day with actors demonstrating life on the plantation during its years of operation in the 17 and 1800's. To top it off, the kids were able to pick apples at the orchard. What a fun day we had! It was a perfect way to spend a fall day.
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