For several years, we have spent fall break back east with my family, celebrating with hayrides, pumpkins and the crisp air of my very favorite season. I always get a little homesick around this time of year, but unfortunately because of the current pandemic a trip across the country has become a lot more complicated, and risky.
We decided to find our own fall here in Arizona. We rented an airbnb in Flagstaff, where the pines tower over the terrain taller than our mesquites, palo verdes and shrubs. We saw the colors change on maple trees, and collected acorns and pinecones. A hike in Buffalo Park gave us beautiful panoramic views, and a trip to Mortimer Farms near Prescott allowed us to enjoy cooler weather on a fun-filled farm.
Flagstaff isn’t the only place to find some fall flavor here in the desert. In the Phoenix East Valley, Mother Nature’s Farm, Vertuccio Farms, and Schnepf Farms all offer the fun of hayrides, pumpkin-picking and more, at a shorter distance from the city. In Southern Arizona, Apple Annie’s has apple-picking and a pumpkin patch.
So, whether you’re looking for a short day-trip to scratch that autumn itch, or a long weekend to bask in the brisk air and see the colored leaves, you can find fall in Arizona. You just have to know where to look.
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