This tenth month of the calendar year brings forecasts for cooler weather and falling leaves in many parts of the country. In other regions the threat of damaging storms keeps others with a watchful eye on changing conditions.
This month we’ll be traveling to destinations around Chesapeake Bay to revisit harbor towns to update our travel guide Chesapeake Bay Road Trip.
This time of year many of us are witness to our feathered friends heading south for warmer climates. Here’s more about Fall Bird Migration https://bringbinoculars.com/birding/fall-bird-migration/ We have fond memories of a long boat trip we took one fall season Cruising the Inland Rivers from Chicago to Mobile https://bringbinoculars.com/boating/boating-on-the-inland-rivers-from-chicago-to-mobile/d college classrooms.
ON THE CALENDAR
Monday, October 6 is the full moon this month. Known as the Harvest Moon, it’s also a Supermoon because it will appear brighter than it normally does.
Monday, October 13 was celebrated as Columbus Day, especially by those of Italian heritage. The reality of the disease and enslavement of indigenous people brought by Europeans was overlooked until recently, and now it commemorates Indigenous Peoples’ Day honoring Native American culture.
Monday, October 13 is Canada’s Thanksgiving Day.
Sunday, October 19 In 1781 the American Revolutionary War ended with British surrender in Yorktown VA. That’s the good news. In 1987 it was the worst trading day to date on Wall Street, with market losing over 22% of its value in one day.
Friday, October 31 is Halloween. Only the goblins know if the night sky and moon will be haunting for trick-or-treaters combing their neighborhood for candy.
EVENTS IN OCTOBER
Boat Shows
October 2-5 U.S. Powerboat Show Annapolis City Dock, Annapolis, MD
October 9-13 U.S. Sailboat Show Annapolis City Dock, Annapolis, MD
October 29-Nov 2 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Fort Lauderdale, FL
Star Parties
October 5 Iowa Star Party Coon Rapid, IA
