Crunching leaves, the scent of smoke from a campfire, a cup of tasty apple cider. These are just a few reasons we love the autumn season. We’re ready to make the most of this cozy season and hope that you’re ready to too!
Here are a few of our picks for how to spend your fall with us.
It’s no secret, we have an absolutely stunning landscape that surrounds us here. Between the Mississippi River and our hiking and biking trails to our parks and our conservation center, you’re going to find a quiet spot to just take in the nature around you.
Get outside and soak up the simply fabulous weather that fall brings. Look at the leaves changing colors and feel the chilly breeze brush past you as you embark on your outdoor autumnal adventure.
Pumpkins, gourds, apples and sweet potatoes are some seasonal favorite treats to enjoy during the fall. If you’re a lover of these yummy fruits and veggies, you’ll want to make a trip to one of our fabulous farmers markets.
Now you’ll be set to make your favorite fall dishes like apple pie. Check out the recipe below for our favorite apple pie.
Ingredients
- 1 box of refrigerated pie crusts
- 6 cups of thinly sliced and peeled apples
- ¾ cup of sugar
- 2 tablespoons of all purpose-flour
- ¾ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- 1/8 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Place 1 pie crust in an ungreased 9-inch pie plate.
- In a bowl, mix together apple slices, sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and lemon juice.
- Pour the mixture in the bowl into the pie crust in the pie plate.
- Place the second pie crust on top, press the edges and cut slits in the top crust.
- Cover the edges of the pie crust with aluminum foil.
- Bake the pie for 40 -45 minutes total.
- Let the pie cool.
- Enjoy
What better way to get in the fall spirit than by visiting some ghostly spots? Cape is home to some haunted attractions that you’d never expect. If you feel the hair on the back of your neck stand up when visiting the spooky sites, it’s probably the presence of one of our famous local specters.
Read more about the haunted locales:
So now that you have some ideas on how to maximize your fall getaway here, you’re ready to plan your trip. We can’t wait to see you!
Please practice social distancing and proper COVID-19 precautions if you plan your fall retreat here.