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Chris O’Kelley

The Fall Time Change-It’s One Week From Sunday

Author Chris O'Kelley

This subject is one that most don’t agree on.  It’s the time change, the one where Daylight savings time ENDS.  You lose an hour and it gets dark super early  Again, you either love it or hate it.  There has been talk that Congress wants to make it one or the other and leave it that way, but it hasn’t made it to the table yet.

The ol’ Spring forward, fall back gets super confusing and really messes with your body clock.  We have two states that have no daylight savings time.  Arizona and Hawaii.  Daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday in March. It ends on the first Sunday in November.  So you either set it back one hour or move it ahead one hour.  The time change happens at 2 a.m.  When daylight savings time ends in November, you do get that extra hour of sleep, but less daylight.

Why Do We Have The Time Change

According to USAFacts.org, time zones in the US began in the late 1800s to help railroad companies coordinate on time and to reduce the likelihood of trains crashing due to differences in how time was kept. This would also help people know what time they would get to their destination.   Before this, there were over 144 local time zones in North America.    For much of the 1800s, time was set according to the sun and the people running the clocks in every town and city, causing time conflicts like crazy.  It could be noon in New York, 12:05 in Philadelphia, and 12:15 in Boston.  So something had to give.  Some believe that it was for the farmers, but that is not 100% true.  It does help!

And you think it’s hard adjusting to the time change twice a year.  Try that one on.  Now again, you either love the time change or hate it.  Even if there was one of the other time changes, we would still experience longer and shorter amounts of daylight just based on how the earth revolves around the sun.  The fall time change really leads up to the important date of December 21st, which is the first day of winter and the shortest day of the year and the daylight starts to get longer from that day forward.

So if you are a sun lover, I do feel your pain, but I am one of the I love the dark early people.  So let’s look on the bright side, we get an extra one hour of sleep that night!

Big News From Sara’s In Trenton

6 Perfect State Parks In Georgia To See Fall Foliage

Fall is here, and it’s a great time to drive and see the colors. According to the Farmers Almanac, the best time to see the peak fall colors this year in Georgia is October 14th through November 21st.

Go Early

Weekends during peak times for color will be the busiest at these parks. So if you can take a mid-week trip, traffic won’t be nearly as bad. I’ve also found that early morning arrival helps, as you can snap some good pictures before the crowds get there. Also, in these mountain towns, you can always find a great diner to have lunch.

Mountain towns are my favorite places because the scenery is always magnificent. Also, there are lots of local shops to visit. One of my favorite visits recently was in North Carolina in the small town of Brevard, NC.

All About Georgia

But this is about Georgia, and the state parks listed below are great places to see the colors and safe, too. I recently went to Tallulah Gorge State Park, and it is one of my favorites.

If you visit this park, it is pretty steep if you hike down to the suspension bridge (See Pictures below). They have stairs with rails, which are well maintained, but if you’re out of shape, like me, it is a strenuous hike. I made it, but my legs were feeling the burn!

 

Now, here are the 6 Perfect State Parks In Georgia To See Fall Foliage. Have fun, wear hiking shoes, stock up on water, and stop for a great lunch at one of the many diners you’ll see. I always stop in a local shop for a new sweatshirt or hoodie, too. You never know what you’ll see on these mountain trips, and I always look for interesting places off the beaten path. Who knows….you may even happen upon some goats on a roof!

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    Black Rock Mountain State Park

    Georgia's highest state park encompasses some of the most outstanding scenery in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains. Roadside overlooks provide spectacular 80-mile vistas, and four hiking trails lead visitors past wildflowers, streams, small waterfalls and lush forests. Visitors enjoy the summit visitor center for its views, gift shop and picnic tables.

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