Michigan's Apple Wonderland: Knaebes Farm In The Spotlight

Did you know that Michigan ranks third in the nation for apple production? Yep, approximately1.05 billion pounds of apples are harvested in the Mitten State each year - so there is no shortage of fantastic apple orchards!

One farm is being nationally recognized as being among the best in the U.S.

Do you have a favorite orchard?

Growing up in Southwest Michigan, it was a fall tradition in my family to head to an orchard (usually Crane Orchards or Jollay) to pick some apples, go on a hayride, and of course, stuff our faces with yummy cider donuts!

A new poll from USA Today and 10Best is asking "What's the Best Apple Orchard in the U.S.?" A panel of experts chose twenty of the top orchards in the country, and now its up to public vote

Just one Michigan orchard is up for the honor (which, if you ask me, there should be WAY more).

Knaebe's Farm, Facebook

it's Knaebe's Apple Farm in Rogers City! The orchard also goes by another name, which is awesome: "Knaebe's Mmmunchy Krunchy Apple Farm".

Doc and Dusty Knaebe planted the first apple trees on the farm in 1985. From there it has grown to include a bakery, petting zoo, and tasting room serving wood-fired pizza and hard cider.

Knaebe's Farm, Facebook

Of course you'll find plenty of u-pick apples and pumpkins! Knaebe's has sweet corn and peaches too. Plus, there's games like horseshoes and cornhole, plus wagon and barrel train rides for the kiddos!

Knaebe's Farm, Facebook

In the fall you'll find Knaebe's is great for leaf peeping, and it late summer, take in their gorgeous sunflowers.

Where to Find Fantastic U-Pick Sunflower Farms Across Michigan

When people think of "u-pick" farms, they tend to think of fruit. But don't forget, there are pick-your-own flower farms across Michigan, too. Now, it's sunflower season! If you'd like to pick your own sunflowers, or at least take some Instagram-worthy pictures, here's where you can find some wonderful sunflower farms across Michigan.

Gallery Credit: Kristen Matthews

The Best You-Pick Cherry Farms Across Michigan

Now that Michigan's really getting into summer, it's the perfect season for cherry picking.

Whether you want to stay around town in the mid-Michigan area, or perhaps make a day of it and travel someplace new and check out the Michigan town that's literally famous for its cherry festival; Traverse City, there are plenty of great you-pick cherry places across the state. Check out where you can pick your own cherries across Michigan.

Gallery Credit: Kristen Matthews

Find Out Where the Best Michigan Farms are for U-Pick Blueberries

Michigan has plenty of delicious fruits and flowers to offer, and they all have their seasons. and blueberry season is on the way! If you want to take part in u-pick blueberries, these fantastic Michigan farms are the places to go. Check out the list below to see where you can find the farms and see when they offer u-pick blueberries.

Gallery Credit: Kristen Matthews