Michigan Apple Orchard Honored as One of America’s Favorite
A Michigan apple orchard has been named one of the finest in all of America by the experts at USA Today. The fall months bring so many fun activities, and one of the most popular is visiting an apple orchard. I actually went to an apple orchard the second September started. It’s never too early to partake in the apple and cider mill fun, and I prefer going before it gets too cold out, because I just enjoy the experience more when it’s really warm. In any case, if you live in Michigan, you should be happy to see this apple orchard getting attention on a national scale. It just makes me want to eat as many apples as possible. After all, they say an apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Knaebe’s Apple Farm is a Must-Visit Michigan Apple Orchard
The experts at USA Today have a new 10 Best tally out featuring the most popular apple orchards in America. “To help with the harvest, these 10 apple orchards — selected by an expert panel and voted by readers as the best in the country — open their gates for visitors to come and pick their own fruit or shop pre-picked apples in their markets, often with added autumn entertainment,” they note. USA Today notes that today, more than 25,000 growers produce apples across all 50 states, per to the U.S. Apple Association. That’s a lot of apples.
According to the U.S. Apple Association, apples are the No. 1 most consumed fruit in America. An impressive 50 states grow apples, and 42 million bushels are exported each year. I’m wondering how many of those apples are used to make apple pie, because apple pie is certainly an American favorite. “The U.S. apple industry brings billions of dollars to our economy each year, represents thousands of jobs, and brings nutritious food to consumers around the world,” they state. “We unite state and regional apple associations across the country to advocate for policies that help growers continue to produce America’s favorite fruit.”
So, which Michigan apple orchard made the cut? It’s Knaebe’s Apple Farm at 2621 S. Karsten Road in Rogers City. This place has a lot to do on top of the traditional apple picking, although just apple picking is also fun. “There are wagon and barrel train rides for the kids, a petting zoo, games like horseshoes and cornhole, a barn that boasts some of the best pizza and fresh hard cider in Michigan, a bakery, and, of course, plenty of u-pick apples and pumpkins,” USA Today notes. Contact me with your favorite apple orchards and fun fall events.
