Apple Picking
- Jennifer Capunitan
- Nov 8, 2015
- 2 min read
Fall is my favorite time of year and my favorite activites in the Fall are apple picking and hayrides! I know I sound a little crazy, but this was a childhood tradition for my family and me in Ohio and it still brings back sweet memories for me every time I smell a freshly picked apple or see a bale hay.
Living mainly in Southern California, I don't get to do as much apple picking or Fall activities as I did growing up in the North, but here are some great websites that shares all the places you can go apple picking around the United States.
The Gilcrease Orchard (Las Vegas, NV) - This desert orchard offers a surprisingly wide variety of fruits, vegetables and activities for all seasons of the year. They just finished their pumpkin picking in October, but they have hayrides, Christmas lights and goodies for the kids to enjoy from December 14 - 23.
Stu Miller's Pumpkin Patch & Orchards (California & Nevada) - The Seasonal Adventure lots farms of Stu Miller have provided the top produce and Christmas trees since 1967, and continue to provide a wonderful seasonal experience for families and children everywhere.
Orange Pippin (Ohio) - There are countless orchards in Ohio and with the crisp Fall air there is nothing more splendid and magical than taking your little ones to pick their own apples for eating, baking, and more! Take a look at this great list if you're living in Ohio.
New York Apple Country (New York) - Priding themselves as one ot the best local farmers in Fishers, New York, this apple orchard provides beautiful, crisp, delicious apples and all the fixins available--apple cider, apple pie, apple butter and more!
Gabriel Farm (San Francisco Bay Area, CA) - Located in Sebastopol, a tiny town known for it's abudant fruit crops, the Gabriel Farm is certified organic and an apple lover's dream! You get to pick your own McIntosh apples and Asian Pears through mid-November. To participate in u-pick at Gabriel Farm, visitors are asked to become members of their CSA by purchasing a case of their juice for $36. U-pick price is an additional $2 per pound of fruit. The farm has a store with juice and jams for sale as well (no CSA membership required to purchase from the store).
Willowbrook Apple Orchard (Oak Glen, CA/Southern California) - Growing apples for over 100 years, this apple orchard is owned by the Swanson family and is nestled in the beautiful countryside of Southern California. Once on the premises, you’ll get the opportunity to choose Stayman Winesap apples as well as make your own cider by using an antique apple press. After picking apples and making your own cider, make sure to taste and even buy some of their famous apple butter, too!
Enjoy the wonderful orchards wherever you live and all the many more beautiful moments of Fall with your kids!
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