13 Reasons Why Fall Is The Best Time Of The Year In Mississippi
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Daniella DiRienzo
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It’s almost fall, y’all! From the crisp air and falling leaves to the football games and festivals, there are a lot of reasons why fall is the best time of the year in Mississippi, and here are 13 of them.
It’s no surprise that the heat and humidity in Mississippi are pretty much unbearable, which is why fall, and the cooler weather that comes along with it, is a much welcomed change.
Aside from high temperatures, Mississippi is often associated with natural beauty, which residents can enjoy much more comfortably now that the temperatures are starting to drop.
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It doesn’t seem possible, but Mississippi actually gets even more beautiful in the fall.
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The season not only brings cooler weather but it also means it’s time for some football.
As fall begins, pumpkin patches start "sprouting" all over the place. And who doesn’t love a good pumpkin patch?
It’s just not fall in Mississippi until you’ve gone to a corn maze.
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Mississippians love to socialize and just because the weather is cooler that’s not going to change. Rather than chatting on porch swings, the fall season means doing it around a nice, warm bon fire.
Put away the citronella candles and bug spray! Not only does fall bring cooler weather, it also brings a much needed break from pesky mosquitoes.
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From small town celebrations to well-known events, the state’s fair and festival scene has something for everyone, and with the beautiful weather who wants to stay indoors?
Some may say that fall is when southern comfort food is at its best. From hearty soups to piping hot plates of local favorites like chicken and dumplings, cold weather in Mississippi means full stomachs.
Pecans are a big deal here in Mississippi. So, when they start hitting the ground in the fall it means it’s time for treats like pecan pie and pralines.
Sure, hurricane season doesn’t officially end until the last day of November, but the arrival of fall means it’s that much closer.
While hurricane season is coming to an end another is just beginning. That’s right, fall means it’s time to put on the camo, spend the day in the woods, and (hopefully) get that buck.
Why do you love fall in Mississippi? Tell us in the comments section below!
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