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Home / 10 Outdoor Fall Activities (Adventure List)

10 Outdoor Fall Activities (Adventure List)

Published September 11, 2015. Last updated April 18, 2020 by Samantha Rowland

Today I’m bringing you a list of 10 ways to get active outdoors this fall! With the end of the summer slowly making it’s way, the though of cooler air and brightly colored leaves is starting to make me squeal in anticipation for some of my favorite outdoor fall activities.

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Gone are the pesky mosquitoes and humidity that make pretty much anything outdoors impossible most of the summer. In comes the crisp cool air of fall, and with that the chance to once again get outdoors and be active.

10 fall activities with a big tree turning fall colors

This time of the year is often about readjusting schedules. Kids are back in school, college classes have started back up. The sun is setting earlier and earlier each night, and the mornings seem to have just a touch of coolness that makes you question your summer wardrobe selection. Now is the time you can start making your outdoor fall activities list! But don’t worry you have plenty of time to check off these fun fall activities. Getting outdoors is a great way to connect with nature.

Adding in low impact leisurely exercise is also amazing for your overall health and well being. Not every exercise has to be high intensity or a 10 mile run. Sometimes slowing down is exactly what the body needs. Take these next few months as an opportunity to connect with friends and family outdoors all while enjoying the crisp cool air. And if you are lucky, you might even get some fresh apple cider, pumpkin spice everything and create some amazing memories!

Dave and I make it a point to go on long leisurely walks every night that we don’t go to the gym. We go explore different parts of our neighborhood or nearby neighborhoods or parks. But soon, I will be begging to instead embark on my list of must do fall activities. We are lucky enough to live about an hour and a half from some amazing hiking trails. Waterfalls and all. I can’t wait until the leaves start changing and we get to go exploring. Just remember to pack healthy snacks, like these 6 Ingredient Vegan Granola Bars, baked oatmeal pumpkin bars or these pumpkin spiced sunflower seeds to fuel you adventures. No one wants to hang out with their hangry friends on the side of a mountain or in the middle of a corn maze!

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Top Fall Activities

Corn Maze– this is a must for us! Dave and I did a corn maze last year and it was the highlight the month for us!! Dave has already stalked the website to see when they open, it’s such a great time! Get a team together and see who can get through the maize first!

Apple Picking – if you are lucky enough to live near an orchard, this is such an awesome way to spend the morning or afternoon. And of course the bonus is apples for days. I never had any problem eating my way though bushels of apples. Some of my favorite uses for apple include: homemade apple butter, apple cinnamon overnight oats, or my favorite, spiced apple and oat pancakes with homemade cinnamon vanilla caramelized walnuts!

Hiking – Waterfall trails, your local parks, anywhere with a scene. We have trails all around and once the leaves start changing, even those trails you see all the time turn into something amazing! Be sure wear proper shoes and be wary of trails after the rain. The leaves can get incredibly slippery and make trails more difficult than advertised online. Always be prepared with water and a snack and let someone know your intended hike, especially if you expect to lose cell service.  Also make a note of what time the trail closes, you don’t want to get locked in (yes, this is from personal experience). We went to Mount Pisgah in North Carolina and it was beautiful. Make sure to check out all the pictures of our hike!

10 fall activities hiking

Biking – mountain biking or just getting out on your bike again. During the spring and fall it’s invigorating to ride your bike. Remember to check the tire pressure, your brakes and to wear a helmet. Take water and a snack if you plan to ride thing over 10 miles round trip.

Pumpkin Patch – Who doesn’t love the pumpkin patch! This year, get on your hiking boots and go pick your own pumpkin! This is a great full body exercise and I bet you won’t have to do an arm workout for days if you pick the right sized pumpkin! And don’t forget, those seeds are mighty tasty, so don’t throw them out as you carve your pumpkins! P.S. please note that the pumpkins you pick are not the same pumpkins you make pumpkin puree out of. Those are called sugar pumpkins and they are much smaller!

Haunted Walking Tour – this is something new on my list this year! When I went to Seattle we tried to do a walking ghost tour but it was sold out. Apparently Charlotte has some great haunted history, but I’m always afraid that I won’t want to walk around in the dark once I found out about it lol! But I would love to make my way down to Charleston or Savannah to do a ghost tour sometime soon! Notice I did not include haunted corn maize or haunted house because I’m a chicken and these activities scare the crap out of me. But if that’s your thing, it’s a great way to get the blood pumping and your adrenaline up!

Visit local national parks/monuments – once school is back in session, these tourist attractions tend to attract a lot less tourists, even on the weekend. So if you have been waiting for the perfect time to check out a national park or historical sight nearby, now is the time to check it out! Do some research before you go but be open to learning new things as well!

Canoeing – just because the air is getting cooler doesn’t mean that you cant’ get out on the water. Dave and I hope to get out to the White Water Center again and do some canoeing this fall! We are hoping that once the summer heat is over, there will be less boats on the water so this will be a calmer experience.

Raking leaves – fun? No probably not, Huge calorie burner, you bet! This could also include trimming/pruning trees and bushes, planting fall flowers, installing a new patio (ahem DAVE) or just good old raking leaves! Don’t forget to keep that core engaged and to stretch for at least 10 minutes after this repetitive movement.

Visit the Zoo/Petting Zoo – this has been on my adventure list all summer. Fall is a great time to get to the zoo and see the animals. The air is cooler, the animals can spend more time outdoors without being exhausted from the heat. everyone is happy.

So I’m curious to know, what’s on your fall activities list?


Samantha Rowland is a personal trainer and group fitness instructor.
Samantha Rowland has been in the fitness industry for more than 10 years. She is a certified NASM Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Precision Nutrition Coach and Fitness Chef. Samantha has a wide range of experience in the fitness industry including running her own healthy catering company and owning and operating her own women-focus fitness center in Austin, Texas. Today, Samantha is an online health coach and focuses on inspiring everyone she can to live a healthy and happy life!
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  1. Deborah Davis

    September 22, 2015 at 12:19 am

    I love the sights, sounds and smells of fall so thank you for sharing 10 ways to get active outdoors this fall with us at the Healthy Happy Green and Natural Party Blog Hop! I’m pinning and sharing. I can’t wait to see what you share with us next!

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  2. Jenna @ A Savory Feast

    September 18, 2015 at 6:05 pm

    One of my favorite things about Fall is being able to spend more time outside! I’m from Florida so we don’t spend a ton of time outside during the summer. Now that it’s cooling off I’m excited to go for walks, ride my bike and go to the park.

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    • Sam

      September 20, 2015 at 11:15 pm

      YES for getting outside, I know (some) of your pain being here in the south! Enjoy those long walks and bike rides!

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  3. Catherine Holt

    September 17, 2015 at 9:58 pm

    I love the freshness of fall weather, its a great time to be outdoors. Hiking is one of our favourite activities, we just need our daughter to get a bit older so she can be involved.

    Thanks for linking up to Marvelous Monday on Smart Party Planning.

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  4. Betty

    September 17, 2015 at 7:46 am

    I like healthy snacks and the Petting Zoo. In fact, I believe I like the Petting Zoo more than the children do.

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  5. Lisa @ Fun Money Mom

    September 16, 2015 at 10:44 pm

    These all look like so much fun! Thanks so much for sharing at Share The Wealth Sunday!
    xoxo
    Lisa

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  6. Jess @hellotofit

    September 15, 2015 at 10:18 am

    I love leisurely fall activities :) this is a great list, Sam!

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  7. antonia

    September 14, 2015 at 6:05 pm

    Corn maize and pumpkin patch are both on our bucket list.

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  8. Angela @ Setting My Intention

    September 14, 2015 at 11:29 am

    Great ideas! Thanks for reminding me of all the fun Fall activities to do! I love Fall and my family and I will be planning on doing probably all of these things on our “unplugged” Sundays. Visiting from Monday Madness

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  9. Dani @ Dani California Cooks

    September 13, 2015 at 8:29 pm

    A corn maize!! That’s an awesome idea. Now that I track my steps with a FitBit, i’ll use any excuse to get more steps.

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  10. Jenna

    September 12, 2015 at 12:26 pm

    Ugh! Loathe fall but the boys love it! Looking forward to trying out some of these ideas with them. Thanks for linking with us at the Best of the Weekend Link Party!

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  11. jill conyers

    September 12, 2015 at 4:21 am

    Yes yes and yes to all the fun things to do. Except, I think I’ll skip the haunted walk. Can’t wait for apple picking. Have a wonderful weekend Sam. xoxo

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  12. rachel@ atheltic avocado

    September 11, 2015 at 5:51 pm

    Apple Picking for the win! Great post with great ideas :)

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  13. Emily @ Sweets and Beets

    September 11, 2015 at 4:34 pm

    Aww, those are some of my faaaavorite fall things – and great ways to be active without even realizing it. Apple picking is the best! :) And I’d be lying if I said I haven’t walked around a corn maze for hours, haha.. although we don’t have much of that in Texas, I’m looking forward to the weather cooling down a bit in general :) Have a good weekend, Sam!

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  14. Iryna Bychkiv

    September 11, 2015 at 1:16 pm

    My favorite fall activity is hiking+barbecue. Finally it’s not so hot outside and we can explore new places.

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  15. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

    September 11, 2015 at 11:10 am

    Apple picking! I must! Someone has to hold me accountable to that one…it has to happen!

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