Playing in a pile of red, yellow, orange and brown autumn leaves is undoubtedly one of the most fun things anyone can do this time of year. Crunching over them, sweeping them into giant mounts ...

And it isn't the first time Stella has gone viral online as social media users can't get enough of her love for leaf piles. Her owner, Jody, told Newsweek: "She lives for playing outside and takes ...

"They're fine if I lift up the roof because they can keep on playing in the leaf pile when it's raised." Hartman has built up somewhat of a tolerance to the filthy looks his dogs give him ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Woodnutt said she has seen dogs impaled by sharp objects after jumping into leaf piles. If a large, sharp stick goes through a dog's chest ...

Never park your car on leaf piles — it’s a fire hazard. • Drive slowly around leaf trucks, especially when passing. • Always look out for children playing in and around curbside leaf piles.

From the USGA: “At certain times of the year, piles of loose impediments such as leaves, seeds or acorns may make it difficult for a player to find or play his or her ball.