These 5 Charming Apple Orchards In Montana Are Great For A Fall Day

Pumpkin spice is nice, but now that fall is arriving, it’s time to enjoy some fresh apples while they’re in season. Montana does have a short growing season due to the dry conditions and harsh winters, but that just means that only the strong survive (much like the people who call Montana home). Looking for a way to explore the best apple orchards in Montana? Here are six Montana orchards that grow the tasty local apples that make it into your pies and onto your plate.

1. Bluewater Orchard, Fromberg

The Clark Fork Valley location of Bluewater Orchard gives this popular orchard the upper hand for growing conditions. The air is fresh and the temperatures are perfect for growing a variety of apples during apple picking season. You can pick them yourself or buy a barrel to go.

2. Swanson’s Mountain View Apple Orchards

Swanson’s Mountain View Apple Orchards, a family-owned orchard that has been around since 1909, is open every day from 9-5 and always has delicious freshly picked apples ready to take home. It's one of the best places for apple picking in Montana.

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3. Ross Orchards, Fromberg

Ross Orchards, a fourth-generation family-owned business, offers 14 varieties of apples that ripen from mid-August to late October.

4. Boja Farm, Bridger

Boja Farm is a certified organic farm that grows berries, garlic, and fresh herbs along with its apple orchards. They’re the parent company of On Thyme Gourmet, a producer of high-end herbed products.

5. O’Farrell Orchards, Bigfork

From July through October, you can harvest your own fruit at O’Farrell Orchards. They have a large variety of delicious apples like Honeycrisp, Gala, Red Rome, and McIntosh.

Have you been to these apple orchards in Montana? It's so nice to live in a state with so many orchards and farms. Here are some beautiful photos of Montana farm life.

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