About Today: Autumn and the Great Outdoors

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Today Is there a better time of year than fall, especially the early part of the season, to get outside and enjoy a little nature or go for a bike ride, a walk, a hike, a run? "Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree," wrote Emily Bronte, and if you've ever gone out for a stroll or a jog or a boat ride on an invigorating fall day, you probably understand exactly what she meant. Fun Fall Activities for Families So what if summer's over? Families with younger kids should just be getting started when it comes to outdoor fun and fitness. Get out there and enjoy that refreshing autumn air, jump in a pile of freshly raked leaves, pick your own pumpkins, go outside and play! 5 Reasons You Should Go Hiking Planting a Fall Veggie Garden What You'll Need for Autumn Walks Search Related Topics:  outdoor play  family time  parent-child activities Complete Guide to Viewing Fall Foliage Ever wonder where the best places in the country are for seeing the leaves change colors? How about the trees in your own backyard or neighborhood; can you identify them by their leaves and predict the color changes? Learn how to start a leaf collection, build a leaf press and a lot more with this helpful guide. Best Bike Trails for Leaf Looking Autumn Tips for Better Birding Search Related Topics:  fall colors  autumn leaves  tree leaf viewing What NOT to do When Camping It's often the less experienced campers that make mistakes or break the unwritten rules of camping, but that doesn't mean the veterans are perfect either. And there any number of ways you can screw up a trip for yourself and your fellow campers. Learn how not to do that, and everybody will have a good time in the great outdoors. Fly Fishing in the Fall The Right Way to Build a Fire Outside When You've Gotta Go ... Outside Search Related Topics:  camping tips  camping etiquette  camping rules Biking to a Better Body There's nothing like going for a nice long bike ride on an early autumn afternoon. You might be out to take in some foliage or simply to breathe in the air and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the season. But some hit the cycling trail with something else in mind: to shed a few (or more than a few) pounds. Here's how to bike with weight loss in mind. Best American Autumn Marathons The Case for Paddleboarding Over Kayaking Search Related Topics:  exercise motivation  easy weight loss tips  goal setting Related Searches Autumn Foliage News Letters Fall Foliage Trips Canoe Kayak Fall Leaf Colors Featured Articles Best Emmy Photobombs Must-Reads for Educators The Right Way to Play Pool? When Collectors Call About Paid Debts Maryland's Health Benefit Exchange Promoting Yourself as a Media Pro   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement