Take a deep breath of that cool crisp air. Look around at the changing colors of the landscape and feel invigorated to go outside and take it all in. Of all the seasons, autumn is my favorite time of the year. The cooler weather and wonderful scenery of the fall season is a fantastic time to enjoy the outdoors and appreciate nature. Â
By October, we watch the landscape and countryside begin to brilliantly display its many fall colors. A little bit of red here, a touch of yellow there, and spots of orange mixed amongst all the green and what is left of this past summer. Just looking at all the beautiful colors of nature can put one in awe, which explains why viewing the autumn foliage is such a popular annual event. Â
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