From left, Makenzie, 9, Chelsea, 7, Colbert, Barbara Pope, engineer in Springfield, of Fort Washington, Md.: “During the Fall I like to go down on the Mall and look at the leaves and see them change colors. Or, I like to go down to the Shenandoah Valley; and I like to ride through the Allegheny mountains and look at the leaves.” Photos by Abigail Constantino/The Connection
As the foliage reached its peak, Fairfax County residents turned to their favorite fall activities before the mad rush of the holidays. At the Burke Farmers Market, which runs until Nov. 22, John and Nancy Menke, of Burke, found a way to keep the fresh and local fruits and vegetables they love throughout the year. “We can things. We pickle green beans, make applesauce,” said Nancy. But for others, fall is a way to stay ahead. “I look for Christmas presents,” said Jean Leshko, of Burke, who went to the Fairfax Holiday Craft Show on Saturday, Nov. 15.