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The Autumn Equinox

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Early Autumn in New England

Equinox comes from the Latin words “aequi,” which means equal, and “nox,” which means night. It is the time when the Sun is exactly above the Equator and for a brief time, day and night are of nearly equal length across the planet. 

This year's Autumn Equinox occurs at 3:21pm on September 22. 

In the Northern hemisphere, this marks the [...]

Exploring the Hawley State Forest

William O. Bassett Charcoal Kiln 1870

Looking for a fun, educational way to get some exercise--while practicing social distancing?

It is easy to accomplish all of this in the Kenneth M. Dubuque state Forest, or as most people call it, the Hawley State Forest--and it is easy to keep social distance in its 7,882 acres with over 35 miles of trails. Hawley was once a bustling town, [...]