StarPhoto/Larry N. Souders Emma Gardner and son Sawyer, along with (clockwise for left) Gloria and Julia Morrison and Glenda Oliver enjoy an early evening picnic after stopping by Dino’s and McDonald’s for dinner and drinks. Oliver said they want to support local restaurants but because of CoVid-19 don’t want to dine-in so they ordered ahead, picked up their food and headed to the park to enjoy their delicious dinner.

Star Photo / Larry N. Souders Jack Smith, of Hampton, puts the finishing touches on the sign for his new “Senior Corn Maze”. Smith said he got the idea for the maze from a Facebook post about a year ago. He and his grandchildren decided that Hampton need a new maze just for “Seniors” and worked all summer on the design. He hopes everyone, not just seniors, will enjoy the maze which is located about a half-mile up Gap Creek Road off of US-19. He said this year the maze is free but may have to charge people next year if this year's design is a hit.

StarPhoto/Larry N. Souders Mountain City’s Donna Roark, pauses to enjoy an afternoon break by the Watauga River at Riverside Park before continuing her bike ride.

Star Photo / Larry N. Souders Emily Cooper and her two-year-old hound Butter enjoy an evening walk around Cat Island Park.

StarP hoto / Larry N. Souders Members of Milligan University’s Cycling team get in some training on Laurels Road, near Milligan, on a beautifully bright and crisp fall afternoon.

StarPhoto/Larry N. Souders Emma Gardner and her 11-month-old son Sawyer head up a path on Cat Island to meet family for an early evening picnic.

StarPhoto/Larry N. Souders Jack Smith, of Hampton, puts the finishing touches on the sign for his new “Senior Corn Maze”. Smith said he got the idea for the maze from a Facebook post about a year ago. He and his grandchildren decided that Hampton need a new maze just for “Seniors” and worked all summer on the design. He hopes everyone, not just seniors, will enjoy the maze which is located about a half-mile up Gap Creek Road off of US-19. He said this year the maze is free but may have to charge people next year if this year's design is a hit.

Star Photo / Larry N. Souders A second alinement in as many months finds the planet Mars, the bright red dot at the two o’clock position, passing by the Moon’s last Friday night around midnight.