How to fully embrace autumn in Utah
Unless you live under a rock, you’ve realized that summer has moved aside and autumn is in full swing. And as Taylor Swift so perfectly put it, with fall comes “hats and scarves and kneesocks and wearing tights for the first time in months,” per Rolling Stone.
Swift goes on, “And when the mornings are all chilly, and you can see your breath and draw little pictures on foggy windows and plaid stuff and ankle boots and not caring when people make fun of pumpkin-flavored stuff ’cause you love it and are happy, it’s all the rage.”
If you aren’t as enthused about those aspects of fall and are looking for some inspiration, here are four ideas on how to spruce up your autumn season.
Get outside
In my opinion, fall is the season when Mother Nature shows her best colors. The heat has died down, making the air a little cooler and the sun a little less harsh. Fall is the perfect time for a stroll in the park or a bicycle ride.
At night, when it’s cooled off, you can warm up next to a bonfire with friends and family, roasting hot dogs and s’mores. If you really want to get into the spooky spirit of October, Ultimate Camp Resource shared some scary stories to share around the campfire.
Hiking and camping are also great activities to experience in the fall, with fewer bugs in the air and a lesser chance of heat exhaustion.
Visit a local farmers market
Enjoy the last of the fresh local produce and get inspired by fall flavors at a local farmers market.
Urban Food Connections of Utah has two farmers markets in downtown Salt Lake City that pride themselves on informing “the community about local food, regional producers and Utah’s proud agricultural heritage.”
Utah also has fall activities such as “street markets, local talent, live music, entertainment, weekend markets and festivals” happening all over the state each week, per Utah Agenda.
Outdoor activities like farmers markets allow locals to enjoy the outdoors by blending aspects of sustainability, community and healthy living all into a vibrant and enjoyable shopping experience.
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Go to a pumpkin patch
Perhaps the most wholesome activity you can do in the fall is visit a pumpkin patch.
For many, a visit to a pumpkin patch is steeped in nostalgia, bringing back cherished memories of childhood and simpler times. It’s a wholesome activity that families can enjoy together.
According to Planning Away, these are the top five pumpkin patches to visit in Utah this fall:
Kuwuhara’s Pumpkin Patch.
Mabey’s Pumpkin Patch.
Cross E Ranch — Fall Festival.
Wheeler Farm — Pumpkin Days.
The Kinlands Pumpkin Patch.
Visit a haunted house — If you dare
Haunted houses are a popular fall activity, especially in the weeks leading up to Halloween. They capture the spooky essence of Halloween, allowing people to immerse themselves in the holiday’s atmosphere.
In recent years, the haunted house industry has expanded to include more elaborate attractions, such as haunted trails, corn mazes and escape room scenarios, giving them a longer life span during the fall season.
According to Haunts.com, “Whether you live in a big city like Salt Lake City, or in a small town, there are a ton of options for thrill seekers to get their share of scares!” Here are five top-rated attractions that Utah has to offer:
Spookshow Haunted Screampark — Price.
Nightmare on 13th — Salt Lake City.
Fear Factory — Salt Lake City.
Night Stalkers Haunted Trail at Crazy Corn Maze — West Jordan.
Story Tours: Ogden and Salt Lake City Ghost Tours — Salt Lake City.
