Want to Get Outdoors? Try These 8 Fall Activities
What do you think of when you think of the fall season? Do you see apple orchards or cozy blankets and hot cocoa? You’ll need some fall activities to get outdoors and enjoy the crisp air this fall.
As the leaves change to gorgeous yellow, orange and brown autumn hues, you can marvel at their beauty as you participate in festive outdoor fun. Consider trying these fun fall activities for an autumn adventure.
1. Visit a Corn Maze
Pumpkin patches and corn mazes go hand in hand and are the perfect fall activity. The giant labyrinths are excellent opportunities to practice problem-solving skills in a fun and creative way. Hayrides, haunted houses and sunflower fields also often accompany a corn maze.
There are fantastic corn mazes throughout the US you can visit to experience the great outdoors and enjoy the fall season. There are many haunted corn mazes as well that will get your adrenaline pumping and are excellent for fans of horror and Halloween.
2. Set Up Camp
Camping is a beautiful experience in the fall. While it’s a significant hit in the summertime — when it’s hot and you can cool off in the local river or lake — fall is an even more opportune time. The bugs are beginning to leave and the weather has cooled enough that you can enjoy sitting and exploring outside.
The many reasons to go camping in the fall make it the perfect season to get outdoors. There are fewer crowds in the area when the weather changes, making the experience much more enjoyable. Your family can enjoy more privacy and you won’t have to worry much if your kids wander off to explore. The rates are also often more affordable since it’s considered off-season.
3. Go Hunting
Another great thing about fall is the hunting season. This time offers appreciation and understanding of wildlife as well as the opportunity to learn self-discipline and get your cardio in. Hunting is fun even if you don’t catch anything — you get to dress up to blend in with your surroundings and be quiet as you watch the animals in their natural habitat.
The activity also helps you connect with your surroundings and provide the thrill of a chase. Taking a day in the woods can be educational in many ways. You can teach your children life skills, animal biology and the importance of gun safety. If you’re a first-time hunter, or need to brush up on the basics, it’s a good idea to look over the general rules of gun safety. Take time with friends and family to go over those rules as well.
4. Have a Bonfire
Bonfires are the ideal way to embrace fall and all it offers. Often, fall brings to mind campfires, s’mores and cuddle weather. Grab some friends and build a fire in your backyard to gather and hang out. You can host a potluck and have everyone bring a dish to enjoy around the fire or have some cocktails and catch up.
Hot cocoa and cider make the perfect fall drinks if you want something non-alcoholic. The fire will keep you warm and provide the aroma and scenic view that gives off all the typical fall experiences for you to bask in before it gets too cold to do so.
5. Go Ziplining
Ziplining is a breathtaking experience perfect for those seeking adventure. Thrill seekers will love cascading through the air while attached to a harness. You can experience the full effects of the fall season from a different perspective as you take in all the sights and sounds from above the ground.
Ensure you wear close-toed shoes when you go ziplining and dress in layers. Breathable material keeps you warm and allows air to circulate as you zip above the treetops. Believe it or not, ziplining can help you conquer your fear of heights and make you want to relive the experience.
6. Head Out on a Hike
Hiking is an excellent opportunity to breathe fresh fall air and get your family exercising. Working out can be challenging when the weather begins to cool, but hiking can motivate you to get back on track with your workouts. It’s also great for getting your kids interested in the great outdoors.
While exercise may seem daunting to them, you can use it to educate them on wildlife — migrating birds and protective winter coats that animals are beginning to grow. You can also highlight different kinds of trees and foliage as another educational experience.
7. Rake the Leaves
You can make this fall chore fun by raking leaves into piles and jumping into them, collecting leaves for fall craft projects or preserving them by pressing them into books. Gathering up the leaves gives your grass room to breathe and prevents them from smothering the lawn come winter.
Leaves can also invite pests into your yard, so you want to remove the layers as they fall from the trees. You can make many fall crafts out of leaves that are fun for kids when it’s cold out. Deposit the rest behind your home or burn them, depending on your local burn laws.
8. Have a Fall Photoshoot
Fall photoshoots are an exciting way to spend some time outside. You can have a photoshoot without getting dolled up — just grab your camera and take photos of pretty things that catch your eye. The many landscapes are gorgeous photo opportunities. Corn mazes, haunted houses, pumpkin patches and apple orchards are fabulous destinations for fall photographs.
If you want to get dressed up, pick your favorite fall outfits. Schedule an appointment with a photographer or set a timer on a tripod and take as many images as you want. There are so many ways you can get creative with fall photography. Use leaves or landmarks as props and take pictures of yourself, friends or family. Festive food and hay bales make fantastic props for photos. You can also take accessories to switch between captures and have some fun.
Enjoy These Outdoor Fall Activities
Fall foliage, pumpkin carving and cozy layers of clothing make fall the perfect season. You can try these autumn activities to enjoy the outdoors, light a candle with your favorite fall scent and nestle into your couch when you return home. There’s no reason you can’t enjoy the pleasures of indoors and outdoors when it comes to fall.
