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15 Reasons To Look Forward To The Fall

I like winter, spring is nice; let's skip summer, and do fall twice!

Katrina Krauss
Aug 01, 2016
Eastern Kentucky University
15 Reasons To Look Forward To The Fall

With summer weather quickly coming to an end, I must say I am looking forward to fall weather being just around the corner. Although every season has something special to look forward to, I'm ready to put away my swimsuits and flip flops and bring out blanket scarves and boots. Fall is the perfect season for romance, fun, and memories. You can also enjoy spending time with your friends outdoors without the constant unbearable heat. Fall weather will be here before we know it, so what other way to get prepared for fall than reminiscing on the reasons we love this season so much?!

1. Leaves change.

It's absolutely beautiful and breathtaking, and you'll find yourself picking up your phone constantly in order to snap a quick photo.

2. Haunted houses.

Typically a decision I regret visiting as soon as I walk in, but have you really experienced fall if you don't visit a haunted house with your friends at least once?

3. Pumpkin patches.

Pick up your favorite pumpkin and take it home so you can carve something creative out of it! Or at least attempt to...

4. Amazing candle scents.

Have you picked up your favorite fall scent yet?

5. Starbucks pumpkin spice lattes.

Doesn't get much better than this, take advantage of it while you can!

6. Fall festivals.

You can find out some real treasures at these fall festivals. Even if you don't plan to shop, it's still a great time just to visit.

7. Scary movies.

Might as well snuggle up next to your significant other and watch a scary movie at least once.

8. Halloween.

Costumes, trick-or-treating, scary movies and more!

9. Thanksgiving.

Family and a delicious feast... doesn't get much better than that.

10. Fall decorating.

I admire those who have the time to bring their fall Pinterest boards to life like this... well, maybe this year.

11. Oversize sweaters, leggings, and boots.

Yes. Yes. Yes.

12. Tailgate season.

Football and grilling out? Who wouldn't want to be there?!

13. The unbearable heat is gone!

The heat and pool time is great, but fall is even better.

14. Hay rides.

If you are going to visit a pumpkin patch, you might as well sign up for a hay ride and a corn maze while you're there!

15. Bonfires/S'mores.

Easily the best part about fall. Start your bonfire shopping soon because fall will be here before you know it!


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