Winter has its devotees, but warmer seasons like spring, summer, and fall tend to draw people outside more than when temperatures dip below 40°F. As fall winds down and winter draws closer, people who love spending time outdoors can enjoy these quintessential autumn activities before temperatures drop.
Farm-based fun
Late fall may no longer qualify as picking season for people who love to pick their own fruit, but come late October and November, there’s still plenty of fun to be had down on the farm. Farms run the gamut from apple-picking paradises to spots tailor-made for wine enthusiasts, and these locations tend to feature plenty of entertainment throughout fall. Hayrides, live music, tours of the grounds, and food and wine tastings are just some examples of farm-based fun that make for great ways to enjoy the welcoming weather of mid- to late fall.
Hiking
There may be no more beautiful time of year than fall to spend a day hiking through the woods. The color palette of fall is loaded with bright reds, seasonal oranges, and splashes of yellow. The lower temperatures of fall invite scores of outdoor enthusiasts to don their hiking boots and spend a day snaking their way through w...