11 Reasons Why Fall Is The Best Time Of The Year In Oregon

It's getting close to that special time of year, fall. Time to start thinking about packing away the bathing suits. Nights of outdoor grilling are numbered. And for us, that's OK. There are many reasons why fall is the absolute best time of year in the state. Here are some of those reasons.

11) Chowder Season

Enjoy a bowl of chowder on a cool Fall night for maximum enjoyment of the dish.

10) Bonfires

Grab your friends and some brews for a good old fashioned bonfire.

9) Piles of Leaves

Jumping into a great big pile of leaves is always fun.

8) Still Warm Enough For Camping

Camping in the Autumn months here is always an adventure.

7) Pumpkin Patch

Take a trip to the ol' pumpkin patch in time for Halloween carving.

6) Raking Leaves

After you've jumped in the leaves, rake them up, jump in again, and repeat for an awesome Autumnal fun loop.

5) Pumpkin Latte

If you like your coffee pumpkin-y sweet and spiced than you're about to be in Heaven.

4) Fall Harvest

Gourds and squash as far as the eye can see, yep it's fall fellas.

3) Rain

Ah a tranquil fall rainstorm, "Honey grab the umbrella I'm stepping out."

2) Fall Colors

Just look at those hues of orange, yellow, and green. Spectacular.

1) Sunsets

This feels like home...on the range.

I, for one, can't wait for some fall. Tell us, what do you love about the autumn months?