Exercise 7.4 - Fun Things to do in (or near) Lynchburg this Fall:

Fun Things to do in (or near) Lynchburg this Fall:

Pumpkin patch

If you are eager to experience the beauty of autumn in Virginia this year, Silver Creek  and Seamans’ Orchards boast a plethora of activities including apple picking, an apple butter festival and a pumpkin patch.  Located near Lovingston, Virginia, these orchards are just about a 45 minute drive from the campus of Liberty University, making it a wonderful weekend activity for students and faculty. If you are interested in getting a variety of apples (Jonathan, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Virginia Gold, Mutsu, Jonagold,  September Wonder & Empire) and ciders, as well as a sweet fall experience, go check it out!

Bland County Festival of Leaves

If you find yourself on the I-77 either Saturday, October 11 or Sunday, Oct. 12, get off at the Bland exit and come on down to the Bland County Fairgrounds Festival of Leaves. This fall festival boats savory fresh food, games, crafts, exhibits, duck rides, hayrides, horseshoes, a Confederate living history display, and fun for people of all ages. The festival also has a lineup of music entertainment and promises to be a weekend of fun and relaxation.

Mountain Meadow Corn Maze

Mountain Meadow Farm and Craft Market is hosting the Corn Acoustics Corn Maze, a musically themed four acre corn maze promising fun and adventure for all ages. The maze is located in the Meadows of Dan, Virginia, and is open weekends through September and October, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting. This year, the new design of the maze features “a fun farm scene with a barn and silo, a friendly cow and a happy pig jumping over a smaller pig,” and a new theme for the kid’s activities called “Get Unplugged, Get Outdoors.”

Bethel Mennonite Fall Festival

Bethel Mennonite Church of Gladys, Virginia, is hosting a fall festival from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 25. This cozy festival will offer delicious food for breakfast and lunch: homemade donuts and sausage biscuits, free coffee and hot chocolate, along with famous grilled chicken and hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries and ice cream.  The festival will also have fun activities for you and your friends to enjoy such as a benefit auction, a yard sale, and a bake sale, so bring a few extra bucks to spend on some fresh fall essentials.

50 of the Best Paleo Pumpkin Recipes

Looking for a guilt-free way to enjoy fall's favorite flavor this season? Whether or not you actually try out the Paleo diet, it has never hurt anybody to try out some new pumpkin desserts. In this list of the 50 best paleo pumpkin recipes, you'll find recipes from granola to ice cream to waffles to soup to custard. You name it, and it probably tastes better and more autumn-esque with a dose of pumpkin. Check this out!



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4 Great Fall Date Ideas:

1. Football : Bond over a local game of college football. Don't forget to explain the plays to her!

2. State Fair : A fair will most likely be chocked full of activities like bobbing for apples, hayrides, live music, games for prizes, and cheap food.

3. Apple Picking : 'Tis the season for apple picking! If you are lucky, your local orchard might even offer delicacies like apple butter and cider.

4. Foliage Drive and Picnic : Hop in the car and admire the awesome fleeting beauty of the leaves falling all around you. Pack a picnic and blanket and enjoy a romantic afternoon outdoors.