Field Notes tagged Autumn

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Pumpkin Patch in New Jersey: Crisp Autumn Days in Garden State Fields

Feel the texture of a vine beneath your fingers, surrounded by the sweet aroma of baking cider donuts and the distant laughter of a hayride.

August 13, 20263 min read

Maine Corn Mazes & Pumpkin Patches: Autumn Days in the Harvest Fields

Ten-foot cornstalks tower overhead as families wind through the maze, pumpkins waiting in the field for Maine corn mazes.

August 8, 20263 min read

Apple Picking in Massachusetts: Autumn Days in Historic Orchards

The sharp, clean scent of crushed pine needles and sun-warmed fruit rises from the orchard floor when apple picking in Massachusetts.

July 17, 20264 min read

Cranberry Bog Tours in Massachusetts: A Unique Fall Harvest

Step into the flooded crimson marshes of a working bog and watch the fall harvest unfold right beneath your boots.

July 9, 20263 min read

Muscadine Grapes in Georgia: Where to Pick the South's Favorite Native

Muscadine grapes in Georgia ripen in the flat, sun-heavy stretches of the state, where late summer means baskets instead of buckets and even

July 4, 20263 min read

Apple Picking in Virginia: Autumn Days in the Shadow of the Blue Ridge

The crisp mountain air carries the heavy, sweet scent of sun-warmed windfall fruit when apple picking in Virginia.

June 25, 20264 min read

Sunflower Field Ohio: Golden Trails in the Heartland

Breathe in the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil and warm summer air as a gentle breeze rustles a towering sunflower field in Ohio.

June 15, 20264 min read

Apple Picking in Ohio: A Sweet Autumn Tradition for the Whole Family

Twist ripe apples from sun-warmed branches and taste fresh-pressed cider when apple picking in Ohio orchards.

June 12, 20263 min read

Pumpkin Patch in Texas: The Ultimate Fall Family Tradition

Find your perfect gourd at a pumpkin patch in Texas, where October afternoons stay warm and the fields run from busy to beautifully quiet.

June 11, 20264 min read

Sunflower Fields in Pennsylvania: Where to Pick & Find Mazes

Warm breezes carry sun-baked soil as towering, rough-stemmed blooms sway over sunflower fields in Pennsylvania in the late summer light.

June 9, 20263 min read

New York Pumpkin Picking: Hayrides, Mazes, and Cider, Oh My!

Find an authentic New York pumpkin patch this autumn. Skip the generic grocery displays for real mud, winding corn mazes, and fresh cider.

June 4, 20263 min read

Apple Picking in New York: Go For the Fruit, Leave With the Memories

Plan your next trip for apple picking in New York. Discover the full range of activities at local barns.

June 2, 20263 min read

Apple Picking in North Carolina: Bring Home More Than Apples

Apple picking in North Carolina takes you from mountain orchards to piedmont family farms. Here's what to expect and how to make the most of

May 28, 20263 min read

Pumpkin Picking in Vermont: What to Know Before You Go

Pumpkin picking in Vermont is one of those fall traditions that delivers every time.

May 8, 20263 min read

Apple Picking in Vermont: What to Know Before You Go

Vermont apple picking season runs from late August through October, offering a wide variety of what you'll find at a working orchard.

May 4, 20264 min read

What to Know Before You Visit a Vermont Corn Maze

Vermont corn mazes range from a quick family wander to a full afternoon challenge in 24 acres of tall corn.

May 3, 20263 min read

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