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The evenings are getting longer as night falls just before 7 p.m. and of course our beautiful trees in the Midwest are starting to turn all sorts of rusted rainbow colors during one of my all time favorite seasons. Fall. Orchards, brisk early evening walks, carving pumpkins and getting ready for Halloween are at the very top of my to-do’s.
Tag - Fall
The Top "Leaf Peeping" Spots in the Rockford Region
Monday, October 4, 2021 1:00 PM by Katryna Kirby
Ever heard of a “leaf peeper?” It’s a person who visits wooded areas in autumn to view the changing colors of the foliage. And did you know that we have some of the best Fall leaf peeping spots in the region?
6 Ways to Experience the Fall Colors from the Water, No Matter Your Skill Level
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 10:00 AM by Guest Blogger
Just because the summer is over doesn’t mean paddling has to be! In fact, the fall might just be the
The Number One Way to View the Fall Foliage in Rockford
Monday, September 27, 2021 11:00 AM by Katryna Kirby
Fall is the perfect time to get on the water and explore the beautiful colors! From rivers to ponds, being on the water is the number one way to view the beautiful fall foliage in the Rockford region!
Apple Pick and Donut Eat Your Way Through the Rockford Region This Fall
Thursday, September 16, 2021 11:00 AM by Katryna Kirby
When we think about fall we think cozy sweaters, hot lattes, pretty leaves, apple cider and more. Well come to find out, we perfectly described the Rockford region! If you haven’t yet, you will fall in love with the 8-1-5 this autumn.
Get Your “Cozy Vibes” on in the Rockford Region This Fall
Thursday, September 9, 2021 10:00 AM by Katryna Kirby
Fall is almost officially here! And during the fall months we all crave cozy vibes like big comfy
Halloween Costumes & Candy in the Rockford Region
Monday, October 19, 2020 3:00 PM by Elizabeth Miller
It’s the spooky time of year where creepy decorations are up outside houses around your neighborhood, and candy is sold by the bagful. It’s Halloween in the Rockford region! If you’re looking for places to go and things to munch on, let us be your guide.
Fall is Finally Here!
Monday, September 23, 2019 10:00 PM by Taylor Daniels
Yesterday was the first day of fall, and now you can officially order Pumpkin Spice everything
Visit Forest Preserves of Winnebago County for Fall Colors
Tuesday, October 23, 2018 10:00 AM by Jamie Johannsen
When people talk about the spectacular fall colors in the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County, many times they are referring to our maple forests. The maple trees’ yellow, orange and red leaves create swaths of blazing color among the oaks’ subtler browns in our woodlands. Prior to settlement in the early 1800s, maple trees, which are fire intolerant, grew only in areas protected from natural fires, such as river corridors. As a result, maples were relatively scarce. In the last 200 years of human fire suppression, maples have become much more abundant throughout our wooded lands.
Get the Most Out of Your Halloween Costume
Monday, October 15, 2018 10:00 AM by Elizabeth Miller
Halloween is the one night a year where kids (and even adults!) can dress up to be anything they way to be. I fondly remember my Halloween costumes as a kid including Snow White, Princess Jasmine, and a '50s girl in a poodle skirt. Usually after Halloween, our costumes would end up in my parents' basement closet, ready for whenever my sisters and I wanted to play dress up. But what if I told you that kids in the Rockford region can wear their costumes for more events than just Halloween?
