23 Reasons Fall Is Better in the Country
Getty Images There's really no hiding it: We're absolutely obsessed with everything autumn. And from cooking seasonal food to taking in the gorgeous scenery, fall is just better when enjoyed in the countryside.
1There's always such anticipation waiting for the leaves to change colors.
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You've been talking about it with your neighbors for weeks (okay, months) already.
2Seasonal decorations are the best excuse to give your porch a fall-ready makeover.
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Pumpkin-lined steps? Yes, please! 3Your local harvest festival is the best way to kick off the season with some family fun.
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There's nothing better than a quaint small town tradition to bring people together.
4Watching the vast greenery surrounding your house light up with reds, oranges, and yellows.
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The nature around you is a reminder of why you love living in the country.5It's the perfect time to give your scarecrow a seasonal makeover.
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After protecting your garden all summer, he likely deserves some new stuffing!
6Finally using your fireplace after a long (and hot!) summer.
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Of course, your mantel is decorated for the season, too. 7There's likely a corn maze located nearby.
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8It's finally cool enough to put your rustic stove to good use.
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9...Making it time to bust out your favorite soup recipes for chilly nights.
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To your family, your home cooking is basically comfort in a bowl.10Walking around and looking at the different autumn decorations in your neighborhood.
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From storefronts to neighboring houses on your street, there's always so much creativity to be seen.
11You can leave your bedroom window open at night as the crisp breeze blows in.
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It's time to break out your sweaters!12Want to take the family on a hayride? All you have to do is load some hay onto your pickup truck.
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Bonus points if you have your own tractor.
13 There's a fruit-bearing tree right in your own backyard.
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Hello, fresh apples at the ready.14 Hearing leaves crunch beneath your feet when you go for a leisurely stroll.
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There are plenty of wide open spaces to explore that are dressed in autumn hues.
15Getting to enjoy delicious jams after a summer spent canning.
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16Swapping your sweet tea for a warm apple cider you can drink on the porch.
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Tastes like fall fever!17Pulling a warm blanket over your kids as the crisp autumn air blows in through the window.
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There's nothing cuter than seeing the little ones all bundled up.
18You live right near a pumpkin patch, orchard, and multiple farms.
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Fall activities are only a short drive (or walk!) away. 19Looking out the window at vibrant fall colors makes housework more enjoyable.
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The view's beautiful even when you're stuck inside on a rainy day.
20Adding pumpkin to ALL of your favorite home cooked recipes.
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Good thing your family's okay with having pumpkin for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. 21Fall brings new and exciting ways to craft with your trusty Mason jars.
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Goodbye, Mason jar lanterns! Hello, leaf-covered candle holder.
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22While some people have to drive to see fall colors, all you have to do is step outside your front door.
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23But you still take leaf peeping trips along the open road, just for fun.
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It's officially — fall is just better in the country. From: Country Living US
By Rebecca Shinners
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