The Big Apple: Crane Orchard's U-Pick

What does an apple remind you of? Is it the cliche gift for a teacher or the story of Johnny Appleseed? Snow White's iconic Poison Apple? The overused phrase: "an apple a day keeps the doctor away"? The apple was also the ancient symbol of the deity Persephone, queen of the underworld, goddess of flowers. And a golden apple started the legendary Trojan War, the campaign featured in Homer's Iliad. The apple's presence is undeniable and palpable in the history of mankind. It's difficult to pinpoint exactly why, but in modern times we are at least able to appreciate its sweetness, its nutrition, and the joy of picking them in the early Fall season.

Crane Orchards is one of the finest u-pick orchards in Michigan located at 6084 124th Avenue in Fennville, MI. Fueled by Great Lakes soil and water, the orchard is a great Fall destination to enjoy the outdoors, connect with nature, and revel in its natural, organic bounty. Crane Orchards has the varieties McIntosh, Gala, Ginger Gold, Gala, and Honeycrisp, and many more. Apple picking is available 10am-6pm daily and costs 95 cents per pound. The unique corn maze is also open 10am-6pm daily and changes its creative design annually so its pathway to the exit can never be memorized or reattempted.

To learn more about the background and history of this farm, visit the website. View a stunning picture of the orchard maze and be sure to make a trip out to do both this Fall!