Fall Foliage Family Picnic
Summer picnics can be notorious for ants, bees, and other bothersome insects. Not to mention stifling humidity! Families stuff their coolers with cold drinks and summer fruits and they must not forget the suntan lotion and bug spray. Instead of suffering through a picnic in the height of summer, why not plan a family fall foliage picnic instead? A picnic in the fall can be so colorful and beautiful, and there’s no need to worry about irritating insects and uncomfortable heat. Your fall picnic will require warm blankets and dressing in layers. Bring scarves, sweaters, and a lightweight jacket. Fill your thermos with hot chocolate or hot tea, and bring a sandwich or salad!
The vast Mercer County Park system, which includes not only Mercer County Park (which alone encompasses more than 2,500 acres), is an ideal place for a fall picnic. Grab a table and bench, or spread a blanket on the lawn.
In addition to the county’s flagship park, other beautiful areas to picnic include:
Baldpate Mountain, 28 Fiddlers Creek Road, Titusville
Mercer Meadows, 111-167 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence
This park is divided into five districts: Farm History, Rosedale Park, Ecological, Equestrian, and the Pole Farm.
John A. Roebling Memorial Park
Westcott Entrance - 151 Westcott Ave., Hamilton
Spring Lake
Entrance - 399 Sewell Avenue, Hamilton
Picnic tables are available at Watson Woods and Spring Lake.
Etra Lake Park, 9 Disbrow Hill Road, East Windsor
Beautiful scenery and a gorgeous lake: the perfect setting for a fall picnic
Be sure to check out the Mercer County parks website for more details on the recreational areas right in your own backyard.
Don’t know what books to pack for your fall picnic? Let the Mercer County Library System help!
Here are a few I recommend:
by Pat Hutchins
Get your preschooler ready for the picnic by reading this book!
Hen, duck, and goose go on a picnic but have trouble deciding where to picnic.
by Ann Purmell
Alex and Abigail join the whole family in processing and selling apples and apple cider at their grandfather's farm. Bring warm apple cider to enjoy your picnic.
by G.G. McQueen
Acorn squash is tired of being overshadowed by pumpkin and her beloved spice each fall season, so a campaign is launched to make acorn squash the new seasonal star. Roast butternut squash and make a salad with cranberries and feta cheese.
by Kari Cornell
Children can prepare an apple slice sandwich that is a tangy and sweet snack!
by Lisa Wagner
Children can make their own trail mix. A great snack for quick energy and healthy munching!
Adult Titles:
by Tammy Donroe
Don’t be fooled by the title! Even though it says for the home, these recipes can make your picnic great! This book has recipes that use apples, pears, cranberries and pomegranates.
by Sarah Fennel
Stunning, delicious, minimal effort: meet your new favorite go-to baking book for all things sweet and nostalgic by social media star and viral baker Sarah Fennel of Broma Bakery. The hot chocolate cookie recipe sounds really yummy!
Susan, Ewing Branch
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