"Solo yet again atop Blueberry-Porter Mountain this morning. The sky was hazy creating some crazy colors with the sun. Still some slight foliage in spots that is hanging on. Struggled with some thoughts at the summit today as I looked down on the angered and triggered world below. Most don’t read these captions, so I’ll keep those thoughts to myself. Anyway it was a nice morning with some pretty views of Hurricane Mountain, Hopkins Mountain, Giant Mountain, and then off to the Great Range looking from East to West. " — scottturner • Oct 18, 2020

"Round Mountain & Noonmark Mountain, squeezing in the last Fall colors possible. Solo trip yet again and was surprised with a bluebird morning and splendid views after a foggy trip in. The Great Range was looking gorgeous. Went up the Weston Trail to Round Mountain and down the west slope to the Old Dix Trail, then up the south point of Noonmark and then descended via the Stimson Trail. Not a soul to be seen after the departure from Lake Road and I was able to get the last parking spot at the Roaring Brook Trailhead, the DEC was generous with many tickets for the multitude of those illegally parked. Colors are still breathtaking and will last a few more days at best. Happy Fall." — scottturner • Oct 4, 2020

"Intended only Rooster Comb and Snow Mountain today but was close to Lower Wolf Jaw and said to myself I’ll tack that on too. The red foliage colors are starting to pop. Giant Mountain looked beautiful from afar. Had all summits to myself which I enjoy. I met a couple while descending who were from California and trying to avoid the wildfires. I told them it’s been unusually dry for these parts as of late, they chuckled and said it is lush compared to where they are which placed things in perspective. I offered them suggestions for places to explore and directions from memory while they visit. They asked if I was a Ranger. I laughed and pointed at my hat and said no but I do like wandering the woods. The only downer was that my boots split, so looks like I have an excuse to get a new pair. A beautiful beautiful day." — scottturner • Sep 20, 2020

"Intended only Rooster Comb and Snow Mountain today but was close to Lower Wolf Jaw and said to myself I’ll tack that on too. The red foliage colors are starting to pop. Giant Mountain looked beautiful from afar. Had all summits to myself which I enjoy. I met a couple while descending who were from California and trying to avoid the wildfires. I told them it’s been unusually dry for these parts as of late, they chuckled and said it is lush compared to where they are which placed things in perspective. I offered them suggestions for places to explore and directions from memory while they visit. They asked if I was a Ranger. I laughed and pointed at my hat and said no but I do like wandering the woods. The only downer was that my boots split, so looks like I have an excuse to get a new pair. A beautiful beautiful day. " — scottturner • Sep 20, 2020

"It was just what the doctor ordered as I only saw five other hikers and had the summit to myself for nearly an hour! Well, that’s not entirely true. There were two chipmunks harassing me for some of my trail mix during my lunch break. Misty and overcast. No view whatsoever but still relaxing and beautiful on the summit. It’s a shame the fire tower is dilapidated and unsafe to climb (although today it wouldn’t have improved the view). Good hike despite the less than stellar weather." — BuggysBoy • Sep 10, 2020