Oregon's Fall Harvest Fun

Oregon's Fall Harvest Fun
Agriculture is Oregon's leading industry with nearly 80% of the $3.4 billion production in 1997-98 being exported out of state. Even though farming is big business, it is still mostly run on family owned farms, orchards, vineyards, and ranches. There are many ways to enjoy the fruits of the fall harvest.


An "Amaizing" Children of the Corn Field
Take a moonlight stroll through one of these three MAiZEs in Oregon, and make sure you keep out of the way of ghouls and ghosties. Ever since Brett Herbst discovered America's passion for mazes back in 1996, farms are finding another way to make their operation profitable. Brett calls it "agritainment and visitors go singly or in groups, families and companies. The mazes can also be set up interactively with clues to help find your way. You can also follow the Biblical or Boy Scout clues.

The Portland Maize opens August 11, 2001 and runs trough October 31, 2001. It's open from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Sunday through Thursday) and from 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The cost is free for children under the age of 5, $4 for children under the age of 12 and $6 for general admission. This maize is in the shape of a heron, the official bird of Portland. It is located at The Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island -- 16525 N.W. Gillihan Rd., Portland. Call 503-621-7110 or Email portlandmaze@hotmail.com for more information.

From Portland, take HWY 30 West to Sauvie Island turnoff (about 15 min. from downtown Portland). After crossing the island bridge, turn left and loop back under it. Two miles ahead on the left is The Pumpkin Patch and The Maize!

The Eugene Maize is located at the Lone Pine Farm. Call Lorie Jensen at 541-954-7841 or 541-688-4333 or Email eugenemaize@hotmail.com for more information.

Call Bob Wolf at the Hermiston Maize at 541-567-4648 for more information about hours and location.


Peter, Peter Pumpkin Eater...

One of the things we love to do is go to the farm and pick our own pumpkins. Sure, there are plenty waiting at the grocery store, but this is the perfect opportunity to remind children that somebody has to a lot of work to produce the food we eat.

The Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island is a great place to take families. They have hayrides to their U-pick field, fun farm animals, and even a Pumpkin Cottage Gift Shop. They grow mini pumpkins, huge pumpkins and very unique white pumpkins. The Pumpkin Patch Patio Cafe serves terrific home-style food.

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