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Photograph by Lesley Frowick
Out of the seven continents, only Antarctica is unable to produce pumpkins. The biggest international producers of pumpkins include the United States, Mexico, India, and China. -
Photograph by Michael S. Yamashita
Sugar maple branches meet over a country road on the Gonyaw farm in Vermont in autumn. Maple trees like these produce a sweet, amber syrup that is enjoyed all over the world. -
Photograph by Lesley Frowick
Pumpkins, gourd-like squashes, vary in shapes, sizes, and colors. Although pumpkins are usually orange or yellow, some are dark green, pale green, orange-yellow, white, red, and gray. -
Photograph by J. Bruce Baumann
Mist covers distant hills in this aerial photo of Indiana in autumn. Fall is the end of the harvest season, and farmers have already tilled this field, meaning it is ready for the next planting. Foods such as pumpkins, squash, and sweet corn are plentiful during this time of year. -
Photograph by Michael Yamashita
In this close-up autumn photo, maple leaves in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom have turned bright red. Many tourists, called "leaf-peepers," visit Vermont each year to enjoy the fall colors. A combination of warm, sunny days and cool nights are thought to bring out the most brilliant shades of red. -
Photograph by Bruce Dale
Vibrant autumn colors welcome a young visitor to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Broadleaf trees like birches and sugar maples turn many shades of gold, orange, and red during the fall months. Before leaves drop to the ground, trees must store their nutrients for the coming winter. This process helps create the most colorful leaves. -
Photograph by Lesley Frowick
Pumpkins can be used in a variety of recipes. The pulpy insides can be used for pumpkin pies and
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