Undoubtedly, fall ranks number one when it comes to which season is the best. There are countless reasons as to why it is in my number one spot along with many others. However, I can give at least five reasons that perfectly describe why it is so highly regarded.
The weather officially becomes tolerable.
After an unbearably hot summer, the moment the temperature starts dropping it feels almost as if life has just gotten significantly better. The change of weather is a staple of fall and allows for all the other reasons that are listed. Of course, there are still some hot days, but it’s a nice transition before the horrific cold winter comes along. The weather isn’t overly hot or cold. Instead, it’s perfect.
The outdoor scenery becomes breathtaking.
Fall is the time of year when the leaves change from plain green into beautiful hues of orange, red, and yellow. Walking outside and seeing all the beautiful colors is truly an amazing sight that some might describe as perfection. Nature overall is beautiful year-round, but I believe it to be at its prime when the leaves are any color but green. Another part of the leaves changing color is that they also start to fall from the trees. You know what comes out of the leaves falling? Raking, yes, but also the opportunity to step on a perfectly crunchy leaf, and that truly just brightens my day.
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Fall fashion is the best fashion.
Once fall hits, it’s finally the time to bring out your flannels and sweaters from your closet. All I can think about when it’s warm are the cute outfits I could be wearing if it was just a bit cooler outside. I also like to refer to fall as beanie season. I love wearing a good beanie to spice up any outfit and to get rid of any bad hair days. While you can do that with a baseball cap during the summer, a beanie just hits different. Fall fashion is significantly better than the fashion at any other time of year.
The sweet treats
Pumpkin and apple become staple flavors during the fall, which leads to so many delicious desserts that fit the vibe of fall. Pumpkin pie and apple cider are just a few reasons to look forward to fall and all that it has to offer. I know one reason so many people look forward to this amazing season is Starbucks releasing their pumpkin spice latte, which I think is 100% a valid reason to be excited for fall. All the flavors and spices that fall treats have just make you feel warm and cozy.
The activities
From pumpkin patches to apple picking and haunted houses, fall allows for endless amounts of fun. Who doesn’t love the total vibe of being out in the cool crisp fall air doing any of these activities, with a fall drink in hand, and a cute outfit on? Having worked at a pumpkin patch for many years, I was able to see all the joy that these fall activities provided to so many families. All these activities give you great opportunities to have a fun eventful day with friends, family, or a significant other.
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Each season, of course, has its own perks. However, fall has the most and is overall the best season there is. From fall flavors, color changing leaves, and the temperature becoming tolerable, there is just no season that can out-do fall.
Faith Badgley (she/her) is a freshman studying media advertising.
