- Catch a falling leaf before it hits the ground and make a wish.
- Daylight savings time gives us an extra hour on November 3rd. Use that hour to watch the sunrise.
- Try three new types of apples. Bonus: pick-it-yourself! (Find an orchard at PickYourOwn.org.)
- Find the biggest rock that you can (mountains count) and climb to the top of it. Share a picture of your view with Outdoorosity.
- Classic idea: Invite friends over to roast marshmallows and tell stories around a bonfire.
- Take five photos that capture the meaning of fall to you. Display them in your home or share them with us!
- Add some activity to your Thanksgiving by participating in a Turkey Trot. Locate the nearest Turkey Trot using Running In The USA’s directory. Another option is to go freestyle and take a family jog.
- Go geocaching. Look for local groups.
- Season your dinner with fresh herbs. Bonus: grow them in your garden!
- Classic idea: Jump into a leaf pile.
- Bird-watch for an hour.
- Try mountain biking as the weather cools off.
- Commit to walking outside to take three deep breaths whenever you feel stressed. You’ll feel better.
- Find a friend or family member with a guitar or a good singing voice and have an evening jam session outdoors.
- Try some of fall’s more unique produce options: cranberries, butternut squash, lemongrass, persimmons and parsnips.
- Go horseback riding. If you want to relax a little more, try a carriage ride instead.
- Spend a whole day without electronics: yes, this includes phones, alarms, email, etc.
- Enjoy the crisp fall air at a local festival.