Pumpkin Patch Adventures

Hannah taking a break with her perfect pumpkin

I love the smell of the air in the fall. The fresh, crisp bite on my face and the scent of fall leaves displaying their glorious array of colors is reason enough for a stroll outdoors. 

Grace, Wyatt & Hannah

During October it is especially fun to gather with the family and embark on a pumpkin patch adventure.

Getting a pumpkin for the fall season has turned into a day of entertainment and helping the grandkids learn about life on the farm.

Grandpa Jim & our pumpkins

We've made some very special memories over the years trekking to the fields, sipping hot apple cider, petting the farm animals, climbing on hay bales, shooting pumpkins and apples from giant slingshots, tromping through the fields of marvelous shaped orange gourds, and hauling wheelbarrows full of grandkids and pumpkins back to the car after a successful pumpkin hunt.

The places to go in Orting are Sasaki Farm and Scholz Farm. It's a great weekend to make the trip!

• Sasaki Farms Pick-your-own pumpkins, pumpkin patch, noon-dusk daily, 15308 188th St. E. 360-893-5973
• Scholz Farm and Pumpkin Palace, U pick pumpkins, farm store and fun in the field for the family. 9-6 daily. 14310 128th St E 253-848-7604