Nothing like a beautiful day spent outside!…read more My family and I went to pick cherries at Levering Orchard this past weekend. The drive alone is worth it with beautiful mountains and open roads. Levering Farm has various seasons where you can go and pick fruit on their beautiful property. From cherries to peaches to apples, you won't be disappointed. The owner is an absolute gem and his staff are so kind and helpful! The prices are also super cheap and overall it's just a fun thing to do with the family!

"And the water receded steadily from the earth, and at the end of one hundred and fifty days the…read morewater decreased. In the seventh month, on the seventeenth day of the month, the ark rested upon the mountains of Ararat." Genesis 8:3-4 When I was in Ararat today, looked around a bit, but did not find the ark. What I did find, however, was a family owned orchard with cherry trees LOADED with the most beautiful fruit--the best crop they've had in 10 years I was told. They have dozens of varieties, but I was not told which was which. Instead I was told: "Just follow this road up until you can't go no more. The best trees are the ones with the ladders leaned up in 'em". That was the extent of my instruction. Pure country. This place is indeed pure country, staffed by family and locals who are friendly and helpful. It is not fancy or high tech. It is pick-at-your-own-risk with, as I said, ladders leaned up in the trees. They do have pre-picked cherries if climbing ladders is not in your wheelhouse. The pick your own price is less than half of what you will pay in the grocery store. But let me hasten to add that these are not the firm, dark, "bing" type cherries you typically find in the store. These are a bit smaller and softer and thus don't have much of a shelf life. They are very reminiscent of the wild sweet cherries I used to pick in the mountains around Boone when I was a kid. And they make the most delightful pie or turnover or preserves, or... In addition to the wonderful cherries you can find at Levering Orchard, this area is beautiful, with bucolic farms and pastures and scenic mountain vistas. Definitely worth a trip.

Beautiful surroundings, fun experience and delicious blueberries we picked ourselves. So happy we…read morewere able to make it. Nice people, too.

Love picking blueberries . The place is absolutely…read morebeautiful it's a great way to spend your day. Make sure you bring your camera because this place is beautiful.

I throughly enjoyed my time at Dock Southern Farms. They have the cutest (and loudest) donkey to…read moregreet you at the entrance named "Willie Nelson" along with kittens roaming the farm. There were plenty of activities for children, a s'mores station, snacks, and free coffee and cider. There was also a local vendor who was selling her homemade jewelry and clothing - very cute stuff! Of course along with this there were pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, and people there to haul them onto a wheelbarrow and into your car for you. A professional photographer was there taking photos, and one couple got engaged during the photo shoot! I left just as people were gathering around the stage to hear some "spooky stories" and it looked like all the children were very excited. All in all, Dock Southern Farm was a lot of fun and I look forward to going again and bringing my niece to enjoy all the activities!

LOVED this pumpkin farm experience! We went on a beautiful Sunday afternoon and selected three…read moregreat pumpkins! We are a retired couple without children at home, but we enjoyed watching the kids have fun with farm activities. The service was also great! We were directed to the different kinds of pumpkins and checked them all out. They were very reasonably priced and a great value! We purchased three pumpkins that day and will certainly return next year!

On a trip to S Carolina I stopped at this wonderful blueberry farm with my family. The owner is so…read morefriendly and kind. My wife and kids had a great time picking berries. The prices are amazing and somehow the quality of the fruit is even better than the prices. We will definitely stop by whenever we are back in the area. I highly, HIGHLY, recommend.

Nice local farm owned by a friendly retired gentleman and his family! Not a huge "farm," but lots…read moreof blueberry bushes with ripe berries and more that will be ripe within a week or so I'm estimating. Got to fill up a big bucket of blueberries, some made into a compote, and with plenty left fresh to enjoy raw! There was also a vendor selling locally grown honey with a lovely hint of lavender.

Drove from Asheboro to buy strawberries and one of their cute strawberry t-shirts. Even though they…read morewere out of the t-shirts in my size, staff is going to contact me when the new order comes in. They are adorable! I bought a gallon bucket of their strawberries and they are hands down THE BEST strawberries I have ever had. So sweet and juicy!! Staff informed me they sell all kinds of produce as it comes in season and raved on their melons and blackberries. I've been telling people to go up and take their kids because they have so many fun activities for the entire family along with selling cooked food items. The gallon bucket of strawberries were under $20 and for that price they are a good deal. I've been to some other berry farms in my area and they are charging more for berries half as good. I can't wait to go back

We brought our toddler here for the corn maze and a pumpkin. She had a WHOLE tantrum when it was…read moretime to leave. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. This is THE place for family "fall" activities! We picked a pumpkin from the patch, we picked fresh apples, we did the slides and swings and saw animals. We did the corn maze. We rode a "train" pulled by a tractor, played in the dirt, on the various playgrounds, played in a little barn... the list goes on. This place is a child's dream for a day of NC fall fun - and we all had a blast! Going forward, this will be a yearly fall destination!

Had a wonderful family day today picking apples at Perry Lowe Orchards in Moravian Falls. Perfect…read moreweather, so many apple varieties, lots of stuff to entertain kids, etc. Not only are they affordable, but it's set up as a great family oriented experience. We saw so many different varieties of families from just friends & couples, to multi-generational families like ours. The young people who work here were patient and kind to all. The store by the orchard was spotless with two restrooms inside and two port-a-potties outside. Besides picking apples, they had a slide and play area for kids ($5 wristband, unlimited), a little trolley painted like bumblebees, and an apple cannon. The store had packaged mixes, local honey, and different varieties of cider. Their freshly made apple cider donuts and apple fritters were delicious but the warm apple cider (not pictured) warmed my soul and body. Definitely on the calendar for all of us to return next year!

Wonderful experience! The apples are delicious! We picked a few bags of apples to give to friends…read moreand family! Everyone was very friendly and the play area is great for children!

Yum, delicious fresh blueberries! Cedar Lake Berry is a family owned organic berry farm in Yadkin…read morecounty. Purchase already picked berries or opt pick your own blueberries and blackberries for a cheaper price. If you have time, I recommend picking your own blueberries since it's $12/gallon. Picked blueberries are $4/pint and blackberries are $6/pint. Pick you own blackberries is $5/pint so not as worth it. My family purchased already picked blueberries and enjoyed them. The berries were a good size and tasted delicious. Overall, we enjoyed the blueberries and recommend this farm to others!

My son and I finally had an opportunity to camp at Crooked Mountain last night, and it was perfect!…read moreIt rained, but the tent pad drained extremely well and we were right next to the portapotty and cute little handwashing station/ changing area. Our dogs loved exploring the fields and beautiful trails with us. The creek sounds lulled us to sleep and what I really loved was the trees shading us from morning sunlight so my early riser child didn't feel the need to wake me up at 5:30 in the morning to go on another adventure. The sites are spacious with a fire pit and picnic table. Overall, it was a great night!

From the owner: We are a unique farm, campground, and store located off the Blue Ridge Parkway (mm 159.3) and 4…read moremiles outside the town of Floyd, VA. We offer campsites from March to November and in the summer we offer a you-pick flower farm. Our store has basic essentials needed for camping, farm items, local art, and souvenirs. Car and Motorcycle friendly camping

Every summer, my wife enjoys fresh blueberries when they're in season. Rather than buying them from…read morethe grocery store as we usually do, we remembered Green Mesa Blueberry Farm and gave them a call to see what they offered. We learned that you can pick your own blueberries for $12 per gallon, or they'll pick them for you for $23 per gallon. My wife placed an order for a gallon of pre-picked berries, and this past weekend we made the drive to Boonville, NC. We spent some time exploring the area and stopped by the farm to pick up our order. When we arrived, no one was initially around, but we found a flat with my wife's name on it and simple instructions to leave payment in the honesty box. There's something refreshing and genuine about that kind of trust. Just as we were about to leave, Arlene and Joey arrived, and we had the pleasure of speaking with them. They were warm, welcoming, and passionate about what they do. We learned that Green Mesa is Arlene's family farm--she's the fourth generation to be there, which added a meaningful connection to the experience. Before we left, my wife also purchased one of their farm t-shirts and a bottle of their homemade blueberry vinaigrette. This is exactly the kind of local, authentic experience we love--one that combines great produce, kind people, and a sense of tradition. We'll definitely be back. Arlene also let us know she will likely have blueberries for the next few weeks and then the season will be over. Also, if you are in the Boonville area on July 4th, Arlene has a longstanding tradition of making blueberry smoothies at the farm, and they are delicious!