Here are 6 fun outdoor activities to enjoy this fall

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There are some fun outdoor activities to do this fall in the Huntsville area. (Michael Seale / Hville Blast)

As we have said leading up to the beginning of fall, there are few places more enjoyable during this season than North Alabama. The weather is wonderful, the scenery is beautiful and we have plenty of cool outdoor activities to enjoy.

That last part is what we are focusing on here. We have several outdoor activities happening here in the Huntsville area you need to know about.

Guided Hike @ Blevins Gap Nature Preserve

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One of the best local hikes to take is at Blevins Gap Nature Preserve. (Land Trust of North Alabama)
  • What: Join the Land Trust of North Alabama and enjoy the beginning of fall on the Jones Valley Loop Trail at Blevins Gap.
  • When: September 28, 2-3PM
  • Cost: Free
  • Details

Discover Native Shrubs + Woody Vines @ Huntsville Botanical Garden

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Learn to identify plants at this class at Huntsville Botanical Garden. (Ben Johnson / Hville Blast)
  • What: This two-hour adult education class is designed to sharpen your plant identification skills through both classroom instruction and hands-on fieldwork in the Garden.
  • When: September 27, 10AM-12PM
  • Cost: $35 for members, $60 for non-members
  • Details

Yoga @ Chapman Mountain

  • What:  Join yoga instructor Claudette Dahlberg to lengthen and strengthen your muscles in a Vinyasa flow practice at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve.
  • When: Saturdays, 9-10AM
  • Cost: Free
  • Details

Alabama Honey Festival @ Winfred-Thomas Agricultural Research

  • What: Come out and enjoy a day full of all things honey. Learn more about beekeeping, sample local honey and more.
  • When: October 5, 1-5PM
  • Cost: Free
  • Details

Pick Sunflowers @ Hubert Family Farm

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Sunflower” by Big Grey Mare is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
  • What: Come out to the farm and pick your own fresh sunflowers. Bring the family and plan to stay for other fun attractions.
  • When: Wednesday-Sunday, 9AM-7PM
  • Cost: $8+
  • Details

Cemetery Stroll @ Maple Hill Cemetery

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The Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll is a fun and educational outdoor activity. (Michael Seale / Hville Blast)
  • What: See Huntsville history come to life as characters from the city’s past guide you through Alabama’s oldest cemetery.
  • When: Oct. 19, 1:30PM
  • Cost: Free
  • Details

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Michael Seale
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