September promises to be a fun-filled month with art tours, festivals, races and musical events. Several writers share the ways they have fun in the fall. Grouse season begins this month. Inside you’ll find a guide to hunting this common and tasty gamebird. Marie Zhuikov recounts an autumn paddling adventure on the Whiteface River. Laura Ricketts explains the craft of Sámi knitting. Kitty Mayo has the lowdown on where you can find some of the Northern Wild’s best cheesecakes. Peter Fergus-Moore reports on a new independent bookstore in Thunder Bay. Enjoy!