It's a wonderful day when Arkansas' picturesque beauty and agricultural endeavors can come together. As the weather continues to blossom into spring, we're eagerly awaiting for peach season. We may be a bit early for fruit picking but that doesn't mean a trip to Pickin' Peach Paradise will be a waste. No matter if it's for backdrop snapshot or in-season pickin's, let's take a tour of this peachy keen orchard.
Some of these captures came from the members of our Facebook group, Arkansas Nature Lovers. You should join for your chance to be featured and to discover why there’s nothing better than Arkansas’ stunning nature.
It may look like a page from a fairy tale but this dazzling field of color is actually a real place in Arkansas.
The orchards are located at 1901 McGuire Rd. in Lamar.
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Peach Pickin' Paradise just kicked off the year with their annual Bloom Blast.
The hardest workers at the orchard are the bees. After they finish pollinating, the pretty pink fields will transform.
The fields will blossom from peachy-perfect photo backdrop to a pick-your-own orchard around June.
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Arkansas farmers grow more than 10 million pounds of peaches every year, according to the Arkansas Farm Bureau.
It may not be quite as many as Georgia's 130 million pounds per year but it's still our state's largest fruit production.
Pickin' Peach Paradise carries about ten different varieties of peaches.
They have nectarines, too!
It doesn't matter if you're a seasoned picker...
...or fresh off the vine (er, tree), everyone can enjoy a visit to Peach Pickin' Paradise.
To stay updated on when the different peach varieties become available, just follow the Peach Pickin’ Paradise Facebook Page.
Have you taken a trip to Peach Pickin' Paradise before? Do you plan on visiting this peachy season? Share your experience with us in the comments below!
You may be familiar with the restaurant that serves peaches from Peach Pickin' Paradise, it's the oldest general store in the state.
I have a serious confession to make. Sometimes, I prefer hanging out with animals more than hanging out with humans. Don't judge me, but animals are so cute, how could you not love them? One of the most adorable animals on this planet is the alpaca. And if you have never petted or fed one, now is your chance to do so at Blowing Oaks Ranch in Batesville, Arkansas. Not only can you feed these cuddly creatures, but you can also throw a party with them as your special guests. How cool is that? Hanging with the alpacas is an unforgettable animal encounter in Arkansas that you need to experience for yourself. Plus, the kids will love it, too!
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Visiting the Blowing Oaks Ranch in Batesville is an experience of a lifetime. The ranch is home to the most adorable alpacas in Arkansas.
The alpacas are cared for by owners John and Caren who have dedicated their lives to providing a pleasant sanctuary for the cute animals.
Call ahead at (870) 291-1777 to book a tour of the ranch and they'll teach you a lot about raising and breeding alpacas.
Fuzzy, cute, cuddly, and yes, they are known for spitting, but how could you not immediately fall in love with these friendly creatures.
Each alpaca has its own personality, goofy, and fun to be around. Just look at that face.
The kids will love petting and feeding their new fuzzy friends...
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...and of course, the kids at heart will love them, too.
Playing with these cuddly pals will remove all your worries in the world. It's a great activity for the entire family.
Best of all, you can book an alpaca-themed party at the ranch and have the alpacas as your special guests. Talk about a memorable experience, right?
The next time you're searching for a place where the entire family will love or somewhere for your next event, we recommend that you visit the Blowing Oaks Ranch for this amazing animal encounter.
Would you take your family to Blowing Oaks Ranch for this memorable animal encounter in Arkansas? Or have you been to the ranch before? Tell us in the comments below.
There’s no better way to kick off the fall in Arkansas than at a local pumpkin patch, right? The weather is gorgeously crisp, and you can spend time enjoying all the festivities of the season. From hayrides to corn mazes to u-pick pumpkin patches, and more, the wholesome fun is endless. And of course, there are lots of farms in Arkansas that host these family-friendly activities, but here are the ones we like the best. Check out seven of our picks for the best pumpkin patches in Arkansas that will make your 2024 autumn season complete.
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1. Schaefers and Collins Pumpkin Patch, Mayflower
For over 50 years, Schaefers and Collins Pumpkin Patch has been farming in central Arkansas, and it's the perfect place for a fall day trip adventure. From u-pick pumpkins to barnyard friends to hay tunnels to hay bales to swings to slides to hayrides, and more, there are tons of activities for the entire family. The fun begins on September 21 and goes on until October 31, so be sure to plan your fall day trip to bask in all that this farm has to offer.
2. Motley's Pumpkin Patch, Little Rock
Featuring lots of photo ops as well as wholesome family fun, Motley's Pumpkin Patch is the most delightful farm to celebrate the autumn season. Beginning on September 21 through October 27, families can enjoy hayrides, slides, a corn maze, magic shows, pig races, pumpkin patch and flower fields, and more. Of course, bring your camera to capture some of the fond memories that you'll have at the fall festival at this charming pumpkin patch in Little Rock.
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3. Pumpkin Hollow, Piggott
Turn up the fun this fall season at Pumpkin Hollow in Piggott, Arkansas. Boasting activities that include pony rides, an apple cannon, mega slides, a zipline, an express train, a corn maze, a pumpkin patch, and everything in between, your entire family will have a blast at this festive farm in Arkansas. Plus, if you love creepy adventures, you'll also want to check out the Horror in the Hollow attraction for a truly spooktacular time. The fun on this farm begins mid-September and lasts through the end of October, so be sure to plan your visit accordingly.
4. Peebles Farm and Corn Maze, Augusta
Starting on September 21 through October 31, experience the most epic autumn festival in Arkansas at Peebles Farm and Corn Maze in Augusta. Boasting a massive 20-acre corn maze as well as a 60-acre u-pick pumpkin patch, paintball arcade, barnyard friends, tractor rides, sunflower fields, and more, there will be something fun for the entire family to enjoy. You don't want to miss this fun-filled festival this year.
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5. Hicks Family Farms, Lonoke
Open on Saturdays and Sundays through the month of October, families and friends can meander through one of the best corn mazes in Arkansas. Plus, there is a pumpkin patch, zip line, hayrides, farm animals, tons of places for photo ops, mini-golf, and everything in between. Boasting a farm cafe and a gift store, you can easily spend the entire day enjoying all the fall activities that the Hicks Family Farms has to offer.
6. Farmland Adventures, Springdale
Fall fun at Farmland Adventures in Springdale is by far one of the best fall festivals in northwest Arkansas. From their 9-acre corn maze to pony rides to petting zoo to pig races to their sunflower festival, you'll find everything you need for the perfect autumn day on the farm. The kids will love picking their own pumpkins as well as making new barnyard friends and roasting smores by the campfire. Starting on September 6 through November 2, stop by to enjoy all the seasonal activities. It's the one
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7. McGarrah Farms, Pea Ridge
Make lasting memories at McGarrah Farms in Pea Ridge, one of the largest pumpkin patches in Arkansas. Boasting hayrides, train rides, a corn maze, hay pyramids, zip lines, bounce pads, and more, this charming farm in Arkansas will make your autumn season complete. Mark your calendar starting on September 30 through October 31, and plan a day trip to kick off the best season of the year in the very best way.
Well, what do you think? Are you ready to kick start your autumn season at one of the best pumpkin patches in Arkansas? If so, tell us which farm you will visit this year. Also, if you're searching for fun family-friendly activities this fall, here is an epic outdoor adventure where you'll get to witness the vibrant fall colors in the Ozarks.