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I've been looking forward to this season for months. Don't get me wrong; I enjoy the dog days of summer and all the fun boating brings to our family during that time of year. However, after those months, the cool, crisp temperatures of early autumn are very welcome. One of the things our family particularly likes to do this time of year is to get out on the water to view the fall foliage.
The shores of the Potomac River are less well-known for their fall colors than New England, but residents know that they are no less spectacular. One of the joys of the boating lifestyle in this part of the country is cruising along the Potomac River and out to the Chesapeake Bay to marvel at the vibrant oranges, reds, yellows and even purples interspersed with the evergreen pines.
Viewing the fall foliage from the river is a great form of family recreation. There are no crowds or congested highways, no obstacles in front of the nature display or busloads of sightseers taking pictures of one another.
Our family gets out early in the day and packs a picnic lunch with soup in a thermos and plenty of coffee in another. I usually bake an apple pie or pick up some apple fritters from the local orchard to complete the meal. It's a yearly tradition that we all look forward to. Around here, most of the city boaters get bored with boating after Labor Day, so we pretty much have the river to ourselves.
If you've never thought to get off the highway and onto America's rivers, lakes, bays or coastal waters to view Mother Nature's dramatic fall panorama, consider starting a family tradition at your house this year. It's an outing even the teenagers will enjoy.
Enjoy your time together!
Sincerely,
Your Family at Prince William Marina
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