Lizzie, to the kind of person I think you are.., I would say that a game cam is a must! And the puzzle begins ..(for instance)https://www.trailcampro.com/collections/trail-camera-reviews
Fall is Fantastic in the North Woods. Winter can be enjoyable too if you allow yourself to. In winter I like to get out and about on snow shoes and follow up on animal tracks that I find. In winter, if you stay moving at a moderate pace you will stay warm as well. Best Wishes - Tom
I wanna be where that middle picture was taken. Super nice!