Discover America’s best apple orchards in early fall for apple picking, cider donuts, hayrides, and mountain views.

Depending on the harvest, early August is usually when apple-picking begins. The long-awaited tradition of picking fresh, perfectly crisp apples off the tree and taking that first juicy bite, with the ...

The author enjoys the unique flying experiences each season offers, contrasting his Midwest location with his father's San Diego climate. A recent autumn fly-in to an apple orchard with a private ...