5 places to find Forksful of flavor, finds and fun in October

For some great outdoor fall fun, jump on your bikes and head to The Greenway. While our scenic trail system offers more than 20 miles of groomed paths, I find Riverside Park is one awesome spot to begin your grand journey. Surrounded by the river and lots of colorful trees, this scenic part of Forks is especially stunning in autumn. No wheels? No worries! Grand Rides Bike Share has numerous locations scattered about and using the app is super easy. Start pedaling toward our up-and-coming Downtown District, where you’ll find lots of great spots to grab a brew and some food including Bernie’s, Blue Moose, The Ember, Brick & Barley, The Tap Room and Urban Stampede.

FUN & GAMES. If you want a unique way to have tons of family or date night fun, grab your partner(s) in crime and make a grand escape...to the Grand Forks Escape Room! Never heard of an escape room? It’s a physical adventure game where a team of players must use elements of the room to solve a series of puzzles and get out within a set time limit. Book a spot now, then get ready to try tackling one of their latest themes: "The Vault", "Oz Has Alice", "Trapped in the 80s" or “The Haunting”. When your adventure is done, reward or console yourselves with some tasty ales and eats just down the street at Half Brothers Brewing Company. For the non-imbibers, Half Brothers offers several Fizzy Pops and NA beer options. They also have an assortment of board games and six vintage pinball machines.