Forty-three miles away as the crow flies from where I stand, a view of Mt. Monadnock in New Hampshire over dappled fall foliage.
From Wikipedia:
Mount Monadnock, or Grand Monadnock, is a mountain in the New England state of New Hampshire, known for its presence in the writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau. It is the most prominent mountain peak in southern New Hampshire and is the highest point in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It has long been known as one of the most frequently climbed mountains in the world.[3]
At 3,165 feet (965 m), Mount Monadnock is nearly 1,000 feet (305 m) higher than any other mountain peak within 30 miles (48 km) and rises 2,000 feet (610 m) above the surrounding landscape. Mount Monadnock, 62 miles (100 km) northwest of Boston and 38 miles (61 km) southwest of Concord, is located within the towns of Jaffrey and Dublin, New Hampshire.[4]
Eliza Waters 
Beautiful. I have hiked around on that beautiful mountain, but have never gone to the top.
Thank you, Mary. It is iconic here, an anchor in our wilderness!
Have you ever hiked there? I have not.
No, I’ve never cared to make the hike, 5 miles up and 5 miles back – too far for me. It is a popular spot and rather crowded on good days, I hear. Not a place to be caught in inclement weather!
What a beautiful autumn scene. I’d love to pick up leaves under any of those trees.
Thank you, M. Every day on my walks, I end up with a small bouquet of leaves that I set under gourds on the deck table. Too cool to sit out there now, but I see the ‘arrangement’ from the kitchen.
🙂 sounds heavenly
Nice picture, Eliza! If we ever lived in MA, I guess we all climbed Monadnock at some point in our lives! As I recall, it was when my sons were in Scouts – long, long ago!
Thank you, Peter. Yes, a must as a Scout. My spouse used to make the trek with our boys. Luckily, I was spared the 10-mile round trip!
I wish we had some like that around here. We have a Pike’s Peak in NE Iowa. But, it is not high. It is a lovely place. http://bit.ly/2xQ8ofh
I expect that hills aren’t common in your area, but you have such gloriously rich soil, a dream for a gardener like me!
That we do.
It is funny how different mountains look in other regions. Ours are steeper and more variable because they are more active, and form in different ways. I mean, unlike the old mountains of New England, ours are still rising and moving about. They also have different vegetation. In our area, they are so densely forested with redwoods that we can not see how furrowed they are. Above Los Angeles, they are so bare that they are the color of the ground below the vegetation.
Yes, your mountains are ‘younger’ and haven’t been worn down by millions of years of weather, including being scoured by glaciers. Monadnock is one of the few mountains here that is bald, most are covered in growth.
I tried to avoid using the word ‘younger’ because it sound funny for something so old, but apparently, you get it.
Lovely to see the fall foliage color developing. It doesn’t look like that here!
New England autumns are legendary. 🙂 Thanks, Kris!
I’d love to be there to see the fall leaves! 🍂🍁🍂
They really are a sight to see. Some trees just stop you in your tracks!
Wow! A beautiful view 🍀💚
Thank you, Karen!
I used to go through Jaffrey on a regular basis – stayed in a lovely huge old Victorian B&B there. “The hill” was a beyotch in the winters though 😉
It has become a mecca of sorts… they say at this time of year, it is standing room only. Communing with nature amid a throng must be a challenge! 😉
I would imagine. Back then – I was in my 20’s – it was Paradise. Nobody there except the locals.
The population has at least doubled since then – lol! I saw a clip of David Attenborough recently where he said the world population has TRIPLED since his first broadcast in the 50s. Yikes, God help us.
Something I ponder every. single. day. ❤
What a vista Eliza! Autumn clads her trees in such fiery tones. To have the wisdom of Emerson and Thoreau’s associated with the mountain must be uplifting to the spirits?
Thank you, Liz. On fine, dry days I always look for it, its an anchor in our landscape.
Makes the world a beautiful place
It does, thank you for stopping by.
A lovely autumn scene and your mountain has great literary associations. I have enjoyed what I have read of Thoreau.
Thank you, Chloris. It is a monument, for sure.
I really appreciate autumn colour now that I live in an area where there is so little.
I am grateful for the four seasons here, even winter, believe it or not.
I really enjoy winter here too but high summer not so much
No, it seems pretty extreme there. We might have a few days winter and summer that are uncomfortable, but most of the time it is nice enough. Today, for instance, was a wonderful gardening day!
A wonderful view. Looks like your color has come on a stayed. Our color is very scarce this year.
Thank you. Color here is spotty as well, an off year. It was set up to be fine until the weather did a flipflop.
Beautiful! And, to capture its glory during the height of foliage season…divine!
Thank you – it was a gorgeous day. We can’t always see Monadnock, it has to be fine in order to do so.
Fall color! Thank you.
Thank you, Amelia. The red maples have been spectacular this year. A grove of them is breath-taking!
Purty!
Shore is! 😉 Thanks, Peter!
Awesome image, Eliza, and thank you so much for the history lesson. Hope you are having a wonderful day!! 🍁
Thank you, Amy, same to you. This weather is fabulous!
I know I know!!! Keeping fingers crossed it will be a MILD winter!!
Wowza! When we went to the lake to tuck our fort in for the winter, I was stunned by the beautiful fall foliage. There’s so much I miss being in a village, but the garden is turning fast and it is beautiful in a different way. It was absolutely marvelous at the lake! This is one spectacular view you have Eliza!
Thank you, Kathy. It is a short drive from my house. Incidentally, I got married in the field to the right (eons ago). It used to be an apple orchard (no longer) but the view was spectacular even if the cool spring prevented the full bloom I had imagined. C’est la vie!
I bet your lake house is lovely with all the red maples around. You must be in packing mode – hope you get a moment outside to enjoy this gorgeous weather!
What a special place to get married!!! I bet the orchard was beautiful – love those old, twisted apple trees. Yes, the lake is spectacular and I’m glad we were able to enjoy it a smudge. Yes, packing, packing, packing up the garden. Yes, enjoying the weather. Planted garlic, brought in all the “unfreezables”, putting pots in the cellar … I have to cut back LOL
There is nothing quite as enchanting than New England mountains this time of year!!
So true, thanks, Sally!
Gorgeous fall view!
Thank you, Sarah!
How beautiful!! I really want to climb our Mt. Katahdin someday.
Thank you, Joanna. I hope you get the chance, it is iconic!
A beautiful view Eliza. And your vase on Monday was gorgeous too! I am a bit behind with blogging but hope to catch up soon! 🙂
Thank you, Cathy. You were missed – hope you had a nice holdiay.
Thanks, it was wonderful! 🙂
We lived in that area for a couple of years – beautiful sight. 🙂
Thanks, Judy. It has to be clear for us to see it, but I love it when we can. It takes over an hour’s drive to reach it from here.
Beautiful view and photo!
Thank you!
Such a lovely Fall scene!
Thank you, Belinda!
So Beautiful. 🙂
Thank you, it’s a lovely season.
Magnificent!
Thank you, Laurie!
Enchanting.
Thank you.
The color is on its way! Maybe it’s not the best year but I’m sure you’ll find the best of it 🙂
Yes, a couple of frosts have pushed autumn onward and I’ve been enjoying the color show!
Oh goodness! It’s lovely!
Thank you, Christy!
I used to travel up to New England in the fall just to see scenes like this. Thank you for reminding me of those special times!
My pleasure, Denise. Thank you!
Beautiful. Pretty sure I camped there as a youngster. Loved it.
Thank you, Michelle.