Wham-O Fall's Here! 573's Fall Things To Do Guide
- Denelle Smugala
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
Fall hits hard like a Wham-O! One day it's hot; the next, crisp blue skies. 'The wind' adds excitement. It whispers hidden invitations to live wild. Gusts push you, trees bow, hair dances in the breeze. The 573's foliage is bursting with purples, reds, oranges, and yellows in full splendor. The Missouri Department of Conservation's latest report says recent rain in Southeast Missouri—Cape Girardeau, Farmington, and all the areas in between—has made the colors even more vibrant; sumac, hickories, sweet gum, and maples are stealing the show.
We compiled a list of our favorite fall haunts, highlighting some of the best things to do in the 573. So click the links and get out there—enjoy this beautiful fall weather! Time waits for no one!
As Rudyard Kipling said: "No pen can describe the turning of the leaves... the hillsides as far as the eye could see were aflame."
Cruising scenic routes? Here's a good list of driving trails: click here! And while you're out cruising, be sure to stop in at some of the area parks, Edg-Clif Winery, and those awesome local eateries that 573 is famous for; you'll be happy you did. Here's a full list of the coveted 'Taste of 573' food reviews: click here!
'Fall's the perfect kickoff for getting fit'—cool air, killer leaf show, no excuses! Ditch fancy gyms; lace up and go old-school with biking, running, or hiking trails blazing in color. Look great for the holidays and be prepared for the Thanksgiving Feast and those yummy Christmas Cookies that are sure to come your way.
Robert Louis Stevenson captured wind perfectly: "I saw you toss the kites on high, And blow the birds about the sky...O wind, a-blowing all day long, O wind, that sings so loud a song!"
The leaves won't linger—grab your family and friends, chase the colors and wind to make memories that blow you away!
Get Your Hike On and hit the trails to enjoy nature's eye candy just about anywhere in the 573. There's 'Ozark Trail' and 'Hickory Cannon', 'Taum Sauk', and 'Ball Mill Resurgence' to name just a few. Click here for a list!
Battle nature deficit disorder.
Fall is a perfect time to 'Get Them Kids Out There' to reconnect with nature and battle "nature deficit disorder." Don't laugh —it's a real thing, and getting really serious. Well, maybe laugh a little — it's good for you.
Get Out There! Create something. Learn something new. Take a hike. Start a business. Do something. Do anything. What one person can do, another can do. That sunken sofa will be fine without you.
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