A bridge over Big Chico Creek. (Image: Kathryn Reed)

Getting outside is the best therapy. I try to do it every day.

Yellow, orange and red all in one tree. (Image: Kathryn Reed)

This time of year Mother Nature puts on quite a show.

Miles of walking and biking possible in Bidwell Park. (Image: Kathryn Reed)

With Chico being called the city of trees, it seems to have more than its share of color.

Some trees seem to scratch the sky. (Image: Kathryn Reed)

It would always amaze me to visit family in Chico at Thanksgiving when I lived in Tahoe. Fall was very much in the air in the Sacramento Valley, while winter was in the mountains. This year is no different. Already there is measurable snow at lake level in Tahoe, while in the flatlands bursts of colors protrude around every corner.

Color fills both sides of the walking path. (Image: Kathryn Reed)

My favorite place to walk right now is in Bidwell Park. Every step brings something more to look at. This is where all of these pictures were taken. However, every time I’m in the car I keep wanting to pull over and gawk at all the beauty.

Autumn really is a magical time of year.