It's also a great way to come together after a busy school and work week. Kids may also enjoy bringing along autumn journals and crayons for recording observations and making leaf rubbings, and small paper bags for storing treasures found along the path. Once home, kids can use these finds as craft materials. They can string acorns and seed pods for seed necklaces , create lasting impressions with faux fossils and clay coasters , make whimsical stick hats or use gathered leaves to print colorful autumn place mats . A trip to a local apple orchard is another fun outdoor activity and offers families a chance to participate in the fall harvest.
Some farms also offer horse-drawn wagon rides, making the excursion a real adventure for kids.
Pack a picnic and you can make a day of it. Just be sure to save enough to make an easy and delicious apple pie and some homemade applesauce . Wrap any unused fruit in newspaper and store in a cool, dry place. Walk a leafy labyrinth. When leaves cover the lawn, rake a twisting pathway through them.