Fall is undoubtedly the most beautiful, magical season there is, and it’s even more beautiful and magical in Iowa. From the crisp, cool air to the crunching of the leaves below your feet, here are 15 signs that everyone’s favorite season is almost here!

1. The warm air develops a crisp, but pleasant, bite that tells you fall is near.
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2. You may start to see those light crystals of frost covering the grass, and other surfaces, when you wake up.
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3. And the thick morning fog that comes with autumn begins to spread through the valleys and fields.
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4. The leaves begin to turn from their simple, summer green to rich, bright reds, firey oranges, and golden yellows.
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5. Then they start to dry up and drop to the ground, where they crunch loudly as you walk across them.
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6. And then, inevitably, this happens to you.
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7. You notice that the fields have suddenly turned gold, and there are even farmers out harvesting already.
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8. The smell of pumpkin spice is in the air.
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9. And everyone is baking seasonal treats, like pumpkin muffins, or pumpkin pie.
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10. Then you know it's time to say goodbye to the flip flops for the rest of the year.
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11. And pull your favorite fall sweaters out of storage.
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12. You start planning your fall to-do list, and, of course, you have to include a trip to the pumpkin patch and apple orchard.
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13. You start to hear talk of the local corn maze, and even ads on the radio.
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14. And, of course, you can't forget football season.
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15. But most importantly, you know fall is coming because we live in a gorgeous state, where we are lucky enough to experience all four beautiful seasons, each one as amazing as the last.
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Only one more week til the first official day of fall – let the countdown begin!

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