This autumn has been stingy with clear weather days aligned to peak fall color. Shortly after arriving at work this morning, I checked both my calendar and the weather forecast. Realizing I had a light schedule and a window of ideal weather, I decided I would take a vacation day to enjoy the fall foliage, something I increasingly look forward to with each passing year. I drove north for two hours to the Franconia Notch State Park, a favorite New Hampshire destination which never fails to provide a wealth of photographic opportunities. I revisited many of my favorite locations and several new ones. My calf muscle has healed sufficiently to allow pain free walking and benefited from all the hiking I did over the course of the day. I returned to Concord by 7:30PM with a camera full of wonderful images and a happy soul.