I'm a former "Upstater" and although its been raining here in New England, nothing is better than a cool rainy day as fall starts to settle in across the upstate region.
Growing up, it meant the end of summer canning and jam making, my father preparing for hunting season, the taste of my mom's homemade vegetable beef soup and crusty bread, the changing of the colors, and the smell of fresh picked apples.
I also miss our fall treks to the Adirondacks... especially growing up at Blue Mountain and Tupper Lakes.
I love living in New England, but I really miss Upstate NY this time of the year.