There's no doubt that fall is a pretty incredible time of the year. There's a crispness to the air and the leaves are painted with vibrant shades of reds, oranges, and yellows. Make the most of this wonderful season by adding these 11 things to your fall bucket list!
1. Go apple picking at a local orchard.
Start the season right with a trip to your local apple orchard. The best time to go is in September or October.
2. Act like a kid again at the county fair.
Skip the long lines at the state fair and head to your county fair for a night filled with fast rides, fun games and fried foods.
3. Get lost in a corn maze.
The more difficult the course, the better.
4. Go on an epic fall road trip.
Make some memories this fall by experiencing the season in completely new surroundings. Life's too short to not explore a little.
5. Watch the morning sky fill with color at the Balloon Fiesta.
Need ideas for that fall road trip of yours? Head to Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the first of October to witness the magical event of the annual Balloon Fiesta. For more epic road trip ideas, check out this following article.
6. Camp someplace beautiful.
Between the cooler weather, beautiful foliage and lack of bugs, fall makes camping so much sweeter.
7. Light a bonfire.
Nothing's better than good food, great company and a crackling bonfire on a chilly fall night.
8. Pick out the perfect pumpkin.
Because you're never too old to go pumpkin picking.
9. Get scared at a haunted house.
Cost of ticket? $25. Watching your friends scream their heads off? Priceless.
10. Experiment in the kitchen.
Add a delicious twist to your favorite recipes by adding pumpkin. From cinnamon rolls to waffles to chili, the possibilities of cooking with pumpkin are endless.
11. Be the host of a "Friendsgiving."
Rule of thumb: No matter what the recipe says, never put beef in the dessert. Could that BE any more gross!?
