It’s fall, y’all! While the fall season comes with midterms, allergies, rain, and sometimes snow, there is also a less miserable side to my favorite season. If you are new to Michigan, you may wonder what fall-themed things this state has to offer. I can assure you that Michigan is filled with some of my favorite fall aesthetics, and I am here to ensure that you get the best experience out of fall that you possibly can.
Sure, most of the time, it is rainy and dreary outside. But on the rare occasion that it isn’t, jumping into the crisp fall leaves is a marvelous experience. Being enveloped in the leaves and the rich smell they contain is an event like no other. There are so many leaves around campus that can easily be pushed into a huge pile. There’s even a vast pile blocking the door to the girls’ dorm (cafeteria side). You can abandon all of your cares, lay in the leaves, and look up at the clouds. You can even, as Dave Cosejo (senior, physical therapy) said, “go to Love Creek to take a walk and admire the leaves.” While you’re at it, you can get fantastic shots for your yearly Instagram post. Bring a friend, hop in the leaves, and become immersed in this classic fall activity.
Fall doesn’t only smell great, but it tastes great, too. Some of my favorite foods are only around during fall. Even a simple pumpkin donut from Dunkin’ Donuts makes my entire day so much better. Apples are especially delicious this time of year—and with that comes delicious apple treats like apple fritters, apple cider donuts, and of course, apple pie. There are also incredible drinks. Let’s not forget the famous pumpkin spice lattes and cups of apple cider. Michigan makes some of the best apple cider I have ever tasted. The apples are so fresh and crisp, which enhances the cider's taste to a level unmatched by any other. If you like apples in general, Stover’s Farm and U-Pic is a beautiful place to pick apples and obtain some delicious fall snacks. It’s only a quick, scenic, six-minute drive from campus. Isabella Rapette (senior, finance) went to Stover’s Farm and she said, “My family and I went apple picking. We were able to pick the apples ourselves and enjoy each other’s company!”
You may wonder if you can genuinely trust my advice since I am clearly partial to fall (aka Redhead Season). Here is another perspective from fellow fall lover, Savannah Tyler (sophomore, speech-pathology): “I love layering up, grabbing a pumpkin spice latte, and exploring nature…going for walks around parks to look at vibrant leaves or going to a fall harvest is how I thoroughly enjoy this time of year.”
I hope you have learned some tips for enjoying the fall season. Get out there and eat the eats, drink the drinks, jump the jumps, and enjoy your time with fall in Michigan!
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