It sound like you spent the day taking time to smell the roses, good for you. In my neck of the woods, leaves have fallen, except those of the Oak trees, their leaves are still totally green. Love the picture from the car of the dirt road. Dirt roads equal, lack of traffic, lack of people, privacy, solitude, time for reflection, and a sense of peace.I see that you can make the round trip in a day. How far are from your main residence.