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offer. You can even make it a challenge to see who can find the biggest pumpkin to bring home!
have fun activities like bobbing for apples or making cider from scratch to bring home. You can also pick apples for crafting or baking delicious pies.
Explore fall colors.
Check out local harvest festivals.
Take the family on a nature walk in your backyard or for a picnic at your local park where you’re able to see the changing colors of the leaves. This is also great to gather autumn treasures — colored leaves, rocks, pinecones, acorns, etc. — for nature crafts! You can use acorns to make an acorn necklace or leaves for leaf art. If you can find some sturdy, colorful leaves, try to press and preserve them for art you can hang on the fridge.
Most farms, local schools, and communities host a fall festival in town. They typically include small amusement rides, fair games to win prizes, and all the best autumn-themed foods like apple pie, corn on the cob, and every pumpkin-tastic food imaginable.
If your town doesn’t host one, host one yourself! There’s no better way to celebrate fall than with a backyard celebration. Autumn is one of the greatest times of the year to get outside and enjoy nature’s seasonal sights, whether the outing is for educational purposes or pleasure. Try any of these fun fall activities
Go camping.
Before the weather gets too cold, pack the family up and take a trip to your local campground or even just in the backyard. You can pitch a tent, build a fort, or use your sleeping bags to experience autumn in its natural state. The whole family can play fun camping games or snuggle up under a blanket and stargaze.
with the whole family to create unforgettable fall memories that everyone will love!
Visit an apple orchard.
If there is an apple orchard near you, apple picking is always an enjoyable experience. They usually
THIS BELGIAN MALINOIS NEEDS A CAPE
Eva’s Stand-Off With a Mountain Lion
A commonly uttered phrase among dog lovers is that we don’t deserve them. This comes from the fact that dogs often give their all to protect their owners, even if that means putting their own lives at risk. Dogs seem to be instinctively wired to protect their humans — and it’s more proof they really are our best friends. In May 2022, Erin Wilson pulled off at a roadside picnic area and headed down a path toward the Trinity River in California with her Belgian Malinois, Eva. As Wilson walked down the slope, the dog ran ahead. Suddenly, Wilson turned around and realized she was being cornered by a mountain lion. These attacks are incredibly rare due to the mountain lion’s reclusive and shy nature. In fact, since 1890, California has recorded only six fatal mountain lion attacks. However, recent drought conditions have made food scarce in some areas. Their preferred prey is deer, but these conditions probably made the sudden appearance of a slender woman look like an attractive option. The mountain lion growled and took a swipe at Wilson’s left shoulder. As it lunged at her, Wilson screamed and shouted for Eva. At the distressed call of her owner, the dog came running back to Wilson’s aid. Without hesitation, Eva leapt between Wilson and tackled the wild cat.
During the short tussle, the mountain lion managed to get its jaws around Eva’s head, but Wilson fought to free her dog by throwing rocks in an attempt to break its hold. When that didn’t work, she ran back to her truck and managed to wave down a passing motorist. With their combined efforts — and a crowbar and lots of pepper spray — they were able to scare the mountain lion away. Wilson managed to carry Eva back to her truck and raced her to an animal hospital. Unfortunately, while Eva survived the initial attack, she passed away due to her injuries on June 8, 2022. Wilson said she would do anything for her dog, and that day, Eva proved she would do the same for Wilson.
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