secret season
n.— «This latter half of spring, after the spring breaks have ended, is often called the “secret season” on the coast, because awe inspiring natural delights like these are quite common, but the beaches are generally deserted of tourists. It’s also a time when some of the most inexpensive lodging prices are available, making this the most interesting and varied season on Oregon’s coast.» —“Spectacular Spring Sights Continue on Oregon Coast” Beach Connection (Oregon) Apr. 19, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
Residents of Martha’s Vineyard look forward each year to the arrival of pinkletinks, little frogs that herald the arrival of spring. Elsewhere, they’re called spring peepers, tinkletoes, and pink-winks. This is part of a complete episode...
Liam in San Francisco, California, emailed to share a passage from Donna Tartt’s novel, The Secret History (Bookshop|Amazon). It’s a sensuous description of the sights, sounds, and smells of autumn in Vermont. This is part of a complete...