You don't have to love pumpkin spice to believe that fall offers some pretty spectacular outdoor fall decor ideas. So, the minute the leaves start to drop, take it as your sign to tap into the harvest ...

Just because summer is drawing to a close, that doesn't mean you should wave au revoir to the outdoors – in fact, fall is the most wonderful time of the year to admire Mother Nature in all her glory.

Editor's note: This article was published in Grand Traverse Scene magazine's Fall 2024 issue. Pick up a free copy at area hotels, visitor's centers, chambers of commerce or at the Record-Eagle ...