Fall Hike Activities to Shake Things Up
I’ve never known anyone yet who doesn’t suffer a certain restlessness when autumn rolls around… We’re all eight years old again and anything is possible.
Sue Grafton
As the leaves drop and the temperatures follow, keeping up interest and excitement in getting outdoors can pose a challenge. Check out this list of fall activities that might just be the shake-up you and your family need.
Fall Colors Hike - Head outside and see if you can find a leaf in every color of the rainbow. Grab some paint samples from the hardware store and carry them along to match the hues!
Go for a bike hike! Take your bicycle along on the adventure! Don't be afraid to walk or leave it at the side of the road or trail to explore.
Hit up a local apple orchard, corn maze, or pumpkin patch for an outdoor change of scenery.
Go for a costume hike! Dress up in your favorite Halloween gear and hit the trails!
Leaf ID Scavenger Hunt. Bring along this printable guide or collect what you find and ID at home. Try your hand at leaf rubbing.
Go for a full moon hike. Bundle up and don't forget the flashlights and glow sticks.
Fall Scavenger Hunt - Berkshire Family Hikes nature boards are a great option for fall hiking! Slide in the fall scavenger hunt insert or take it along for leaf collecting!
Bat Hunt - Go out at dusk and look to the skies for bat activity. Collect twigs and leaves to make this adorable bat craft from Little Pine Learners.
Puddle Jumping excursion - Gear up and jump in some autumn rain puddles. Come home and warm up with a mug of spiced apple cider or egg nog.
Potion Hike - Go on a hike with the intention of collecting ingredients for a special potion! Give your mini witch or wizard the freedom to collect and brew a spooky elixir.
Spider Web Hunt - As the days get shorter and the nights longer, another sign of fall is bigger and bigger spiderwebs popping up laced with morning dew drops. Here's how to preserve the webs you find, from Inner Child Fun.
Birds and wasps have begun to abandon their nests and hives. Now visible in the bare trees, go out and spot or photograph some or collect for your at-home nature table.
Need an indoor activity? Some libraries are starting to open back up and it can make for a nice transition back into the day-to-day public. Grab some fall books and sit outside under your favorite tree to read. Here's a list of some of our favorite fall reads.
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What are you doing this fall? Leave us a comment and let us know!
