A Walk in the October Woods, Just in Time for Halloween

Cindy explores the autumn woods and folklore of the trees that grow there.

Reader Contribution by Cindy Murphy
Published on October 30, 2012
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by Adobestock/Andrzej Tokarski

Imagine yourself on an early evening walk through the October woods. The air is crisp, the color is brilliant, fallen leaves crunch under your feet, and there’s an earthy, musky fragrance unique to this enchanting season.

Come.  Let’s take a walk.  There’s magic to be found in the autumn woods.

A small grove of young quaking aspen stands at the edge of the forest.

They set the tone for our walk; the slightest breeze seems to bring the trees to life, setting every leaf trembling.  The clamorous rustling is like a symphony of rattling bones.  In the Language of Flowers’ Sentiments and Symbolism, the aspen represents fear.

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