Fall is the season that is in between summer and winter. Hence, it is serves as the “transition” from the sunny days to snowy days. This season is characterized by shorter length of daylight and cooler temperature than experienced on the summer. The falling of leaves from deciduous trees and shrubs is one of the things to look forward during autumn.
Before the snowfall, you still have time to enjoy and make the most of snow-free and winter jacketless days. We have listed below the exciting things to do during this season that will surely add to your beautiful memories.
Pick some apples
Halloween is already done, but that doesn’t mean that you can no longer go apple-picking. The rural areas of different states may have their apple orchards ready for tourists or locals that want to pick some beautiful fruits. Since the pandemic is still ongoing, there might be a little adjustment made on this activity. Social distancing and health protocols are being implemented to protect people from the lurking virus. Arkansas, Georgia, California, Nebraska, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, and Maine are some of the states that celebrate apple picking festivals.
Hike in the woods
With everything that is going on these past few months, you really deserve a breather. Hiking is one of the activities that can help you clear your mind and exercise your body. It includes a vigorous walk on mountains, valleys, or any land formation that has a trail and is safe. Hiking is usually conducted on the countryside where there are tall trees and mountains instead of skyscrapers. This autumn, you can go on hikes in the woods or mountains for relaxation or recreational purposes. There are many locations that you can go to that don’t only offer you the breather that you need but also the best sceneries that capture the beauty of fall. Some best examples are the Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, Trail of Ten Falls in Silver Falls State Park, Oregon, and Bullhead Lake in Glacier National Park, Montana.
Go on a camping
Winter is coming, which means that you can no longer go camping because everything will be covered in snow. This season is the last chance for you to enjoy the healing and comfort that the nature brings. So, start packing your camping clothes, tent, chair, food, and other essentials. You might also want to bring a fishing rod so you can catch some fish, but this is only applicable if the campsite is near the lake. This is really a nice activity to give you a time to relax and pamper. How magnificent it would be to spend the night on the woods, lake, or such and cook a one-pot meal, drink a cup of coffee, fill your eyes with the spectacular scenery, and release all the negativities in your mind.
Create a bonfire
Since the wind is getting cold because the country is in transition for winter, lighting a bonfire would be good. This activity will not really require you to go in the mountains, beaches, or lakes because you can create a little bonfire at your backyard. You can do this during your barbecue nights with the family or during a simple bonding night with your loved ones. Do you know the best thing to do when the fire is already lit? Make smores! Hence, prepare a lot of marshmallows with graham crackers and chocolate chunks. You can also prepare other snacks, like chips, pizza, baked mac, and burgers. This is also a great time to get your guitar and sing some songs with the people you love. A total bonding moment truly awaits you!
Read couple of books
Reading books never really goes out of style! This activity is suitable for different seasons. Make the most of this time to add new titles to your to-be-read list, purchase another set of books, and read those novels that you haven’t finished reading yet. Reading will not only make you increase your vocabulary, but it will also help you realize and discover things that you have overlooked or took for granted due to your hectic schedule. With that being said, among the best titles to keep an eye on and read this season are Liz Refuse to Fall by Jacquelyn Hester Colleton-Akins, A Kids Life: Loving, Learning, Growing by Alana Konieczka, William and Tibby Forever by Lynda Hamblen, and Remembrance of Meals Past by Anita Legsdin.
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