So I finally went apple picking. It is a must every fall that I'm here in Michigan. I love apple picking, especially in Michigan. Here are just a few of my favorite things about it.

1. Apples

Apples. Let me just get the obvious out of the way first; who wouldn't like to pick huge, juicy (or green and sour, if you'd prefer) apples? Also, like every other fruit orchard, sure, you have to pay what you picked to take home, but snacking is free! I'd advise to go with an empty stomach around mealtime. That way, you can get full really quick (at least I did with two big apples). There's also so many types. If you'd like a recommendation, HONEYCRISP. GET NOTHING ELSE. (Just kidding, the other apples are lovely too—nah.)

2. Petting farms (goats)

Do you have no pets, but want to pet a furry animal without the work of taking care of it? The petting farm is free at most farms, as far as I've experienced. You can pet bunnies, kittens, (...chickens? I'm not sure) and goats. From different farms I've been to, there's almost always goats. With their little round bellies and rectangular eyes, (don't even get me started on the cuteness of the baby kids) they're definitely fun to watch and take pictures of. Is the goat not interested in facing you? No problem. Go get a little handful of feed in your hands, and you'll have, not just one goat interested in you, but (at least!) FIVE goats competing for your attention.

3. Corn Mazes

Got lots of time to kill? Try to find your way out of the corn maze! Personally, I haven't had the time to do this yet (maybe another time), but I've seen the guides. From my perspective, it's better to just go in without it. (Granted, I suck at directions and maps. You can ask anyone that knows me.) I recommend this "fun" activity for people who like a challenge, have some patience (which I don't), and aren't preoccupied with the rows of apple orchards (all the trees look the same).

Corn mazes, apples, and goats...what's not to love? I hope you get to experience this wonderfulness at some point in your life. (....Just not the corn maze. This advice is for my fellow short-tempered, directionally-challenged-but-I-don't-want-to-admit-it people out there.)