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This is why leaves change color each fall
The fall foliage we see each autumn is thanks to a lot of science.
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While many are not excited to see summer come to a close, we do have the fun of fall festivities to look forward to. 10Best is looking for the best fall destinations, attractions and experiences – and we need your help.
Vote for your fall favorites once per day, per category to help us crown a winner. The contest closes on Monday, August 30 at noon ET, and the winners will be announced on 10Best.com on Friday, September 10 (just in time for the start of fall).
Click on each category below to vote:
Best Apple Orchard
The United States’ first apple orchard was planted in 1625 near Boston’s Beacon Hill. Today, there are more than 7,500 growers producing apples across all 50 states, according to the U.S. Apple Association. That’s 240 million bushels of apples each year.
To help with the harvest, many orchards open their gates for visitors to come and pick their own, often with added autumn entertainment. Which of these nominated apple orchards is your favorite?
Vote: Best Apple Orchard »
Best Corn Maze
Each autumn, farms across the United States transform their cornfields into…
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