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Fall in Colorado: A Visit to Long Neck Pumpkin Farm
It’s been 5 years since I’ve experienced fall in the United States. Living in Europe during the fall was wonderful because of the many festivals, grape stomps, and apple-picking opportunities. So, I had high expectations when it came to this season here in Colorado, and it was wonderful. Seeing the leaves change from green to deep orange a little bit more each day made me so happy. There are a plethora of pumpkin patches and fall activities here in Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas. Our favorite place we visited and one that we’ll definitely be making a tradition out of is Long Neck Pumpkin Farm. It’s an incredibly unique…
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My Favorite Fall Activities: Grape Stomps, Picking Apples & Pumpkin Patches
When I think about fall, I immediately drift into dreams of crackling fires, crisp mornings, changing leaves, chilly nights, hot apple cider, cozy sweaters, and pumpkin everything. Fall is one of my favorite times of the year as the holiday season begins and happiness and cheer are everywhere. The weather is usually perfect — not too hot and not too cold. It’s the ideal time to harvest the fall vegetables, which leads to some of my favorite outdoor fall activities — apple picking, grape harvesting, and visiting pumpkin patches! Last fall, I tried to attend as many harvests as I could during my time in Italy. The main one I…
