Fun Freetime - MN and Fall Activities

 

Fall tourism generates billions of dollars in the U.S. annually, but which states offer the best opportunities for seasonal celebrations like picking apples, fall festivals, and leaf-peeping? With autumn underway, LawnStarter ranked the Best States for Fall Festivities.

How does Minnesota stack up in some key metrics (1st = Best)? Projected Number of Weeks With Fall Foliage - 11th Number of State Parks - 10th Apple Orchards per 100,000 Residents - 7th Pumpkin Patches per 100,000 Residents - 12th

How did we rank the states? We considered the 48 contiguous U.S. states based on 24 total metrics, including duration of fall foliage, forest coverage, and fall festivals. We also considered some traditional fall activities, like apple orchards, corn mazes, and maple farms. Explore our methodology to see the full breakdown of how we ranked the states.  Read the full story here: https://www.lawnstarter.com/blog/studies/best-worst-states-to-visit-in-fall/  Other helpful links: Regional Overview: Top Fall Scenes Changing Leaves: Climate and Foliage Ask a Local: Fall Destinations Methodology Growing a Colorful Fall Landscape   Why is LawnStarter ranking the Best States for Fall Festivities? Fallen leaves are one of the surest signs of autumn. Let our local leaf removal crews handle that so you can enjoy the season. More from LawnStarter:  Best Trees to Add Vibrant Fall Color to Your Landscape 8 Plants to Add Color to Your Autumn Landscaping Keep Your Yard Creepy Year-Round with a Goth Garden LawnStarter’s Fall Lawn Care Checklist Best Ways to Clean Up Leaves in Your Yard