utumn is the perfect time of year for Highland Lakes to show off just how spectacular this community is. The oak trees are on fire with blazes of crimson red, burnt orange, gold, and chocolate browns. Nestled on the south side of Oak Mountain and down the valley, Eddleman Properties did an amazing job developing the 1700 acres where Highland Lakes is located. It’s easy to see why this gated community is so highly sought after.

If you talk to a resident of Highland Lakes, you’re likely to hear a glowing report of why they love living in this Shelby County neighborhood. Home prices range from 250K to $2 million, so many residents just move two or three streets over when it’s time to downsize or upsize to their next home purchase! The tree-lined streets, sidewalks, lakes, parks and walking trails are just some of the reasons this gated neighborhood is at the top of the list of many locals’ wish lists. Just 16 miles from Birmingham, AL, Highland Lakes is a must-see…especially in the fall!

North Shelby County, AL

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Lisa Willis
RE/MAX Advantage South
Birmingham, AL

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aylight savings time – spring ahead and fall back. Oh yes, fall is back! I could only wonder as I look yonder and see geese frolic in the water under the diminishing sun. I think summer is done. No more chasing the ice cream truck and Mister Softee closed for the season. No “you screaming, I screaming, we all scream for ice cream.” The chill is in the air, the trees starting to go bare. For the moment, enjoy the different color hues; partly green, orange, yellows, oh, and I got the blues! It’s okay, I’ll hope and dream. Summer is not that far off, so it seems. I’ll bid you an adieu, farewell, so long until we meet again. This one’s for summer, my dear friend.

Wyandanch, NY

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Cheron Dinkins
RE/MAX Signature Real Estate
Babylon, NY

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here were 250 pieces of candy. All gone in a few hours, even before nightfall and that’s giving out one piece per kid. That’s what Halloween is like on my street. It seems the rest of the town comes to my neighborhood to trick or treat!

I know it’s true, and I know kids from other towns come here, like Long Branch, Oceanport, and Interlaken. I wish I had good photos to truly capture the mass of masked children who take over the street. They go door to door like a swarm of bees moving from beehive to beehive. Even the parents tag along, occasionally in costume. I’ve seen parents dragging a wagon behind them, with adult style drinks in it. The kids get candy, the grownups take a swig.

Then there are those houses that host post trick-or-treating parties! Never before in my life has Halloween taken on this level of mass public participation and partying until West Long Branch. It is a sight to be seen! Next year, 350 pieces!

West Long Branch

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Elizabeth Justin
RE/MAX Elite
Monmouth Beach, NJ

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ouisiana’s largest fish hatchery, Booker Fowler Fish Hatchery, has released over 41 million fish into different public water bodies throughout the state since its first year in the fish production business back in 1997. Booker Fowler is home to the Louisiana Lunker Bass Program and produces Florida largemouth bass in addition to catfish, striped bass and paddlefish. Interested in learning a little extra? Less than half an hour from Alexandria, Booker Fowler Fish Hatchery offers free admission to their visitor center which includes hand painted murals, riverine exhibits, estuarine exhibits, bass exhibits and turtle exhibits and is open year round, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. Grab your family, friends, or little one’s school class and come get the tour!

Forest Hill, LA

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Carol Cooper
RE/MAX Premier Realty
Alexandria, LA

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