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Summer is for beach trips, school vacations, and cold drinks by the pool. But now, the skies are turning a hazy shade of grey and the September sun is signaling the beginning of Autumn. Aside from the yearly craze of all things pumpkin flavored, the change in season is cause for celebration. While hayrides and pumpkin patches are both favored as fall traditions, it might be time to set yourself apart from the crowd and get your sea legs. That’s right—getting on a boat will allow you to experience autumn in a bold new way. 

Quiet Waters Ahead 

Any seasonal celebration comes with one certainty—crowds. Climbing aboard a sea-worthy vessel limits your interactions with those on board. The waters will be less crowded and you’ll be able to get away without throngs of strangers in your way. 

Leaf Me Alone

Watching the leaves change color is one of nature's gifts. It’s a wonderful sight to behold, and being able to do so with minimal distraction is the perfect fall activity. While you’ve always enjoyed the Autumn colors dotting the landscape, a maritime view is an experience unlike any other. The colors that illuminate in the waters’ crystal-clear reflection will be a new tradition to look forward to every year. Not to mention the chance to enjoy the type of sunsets featured in romantic melodramas. 

It’s Really for The Birds

Fans of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller might have a predisposition to our winged friends. Readers of Audubon and amateur birdwatchers alike have the chance to gaze upon these majestic creatures up close. Depending on what time you depart and the geographical location you live in, the chance to witness the stages of the yearly migration is too enticing to pass up. 

Go Fish (No, Not the Card Game.)

Here’s an algebraic formula for the mathematicians out there. If water + boat = X, what is the value of X? Why, fishing of course. The activity most synonymous with being on a boat can be one of the best to do during a fall trip. Much like birds, fish tend to migrate south, which means ample opportunities to have a bountiful catch. If you’re looking to simply relax, then the cool Autumn air will be your ticket to serenity. 

Now that you have an idea of what to do this fall, you might be asking yourself about how and where to get the perfect boat? The answer to both questions is simple—Factory Direct Marine & RV. Why charter a boat for a three-hour tour when you can own a vessel with yourself as captain? Drop an anchor over here for a look at our detailed inventory. There’s no better location to take care of all your nautical needs.