Autumn Tints

My husband and I grew up in upstate New York. I remember New York having four seasons: snow, mud, mosquitoes and autumn. Autumn seldom lasted more than a few weeks, but somehow made up for the rest of the miserable year. The sky was delft blue. Everywhere you looked it seemed like God had invented new colors just for the occasion. In Utah you have to work harder to find the colors of autumn, but they’re there. If you only have an hour, take a walk through the campus at the University of Utah. President’s Circle has some of the oldest buildings and most mature trees. If you have an afternoon, drive between Payson and Nephi along the Nebo Loop Road. Bring a camera and a picnic basket. Another good leaf-peeping spot is Millcreek Canyon Road (3800 South). You can find several picnic areas and family-friendly hiking trails. Best of all you can bring the family dog.