Corn Maze

After a long work week, I knew I wanted to get out and ride a bit with the missus. It's been awhile since the two of us went on a cruise together, and seeing as how the weather on Sunday was awesome, I wanted to go. As a matter of fact, I really didn't give her the option. I announced in my most commanding voice that we were going on a ride. She could have overruled me, of course, but I was hoping she wouldn't call my bluff.

It was at this point that I realized I had no destination in mind. I decided to bluff some more and said that since I always choose our destinations, I thought I would be nice and let her choose this time. (It's all in how you word it). She came up with a brilliant plan! "Let's go to the corn maze in Snohomish," she suggested.

So, with our destination decided, we geared up and headed out. I must admit, I had a blast! If you've never been to a corn maze before, you must do this. And if you've got little ones, there's plenty to keep them busy, too.

Now, the maze we visited -- at The Farm -- was 12 acres across and made in the shape of Washington state. The pathways were labeled after the major connecting highways throughout the state. All along the routes were signs for cities and other sites such as the Grand Coulee Dam and Mount Rainier. Here's a link to Google Maps for the maze. If I got the link set right, it should come up with the satellite imagery turned on so you can see the maze and how large it actually is.



Holy Cow!!! Look at the size of these pumpkins!



We came around the corner of one of the barns just in time to snap a photo of a kid pulling a trout from a fishing pond they had set up.



If I remember correctly, it was $6 to go through the maze. Once you paid, you had to wait for the tractor pulled wagon to come around to collect you.



The wagon drops you off at the Idaho side of the state. I had no idea Idaho was so flat!



And in we go. They provide you with a map of most of the trails. You quickly discover that they've also added quite a few roads not on the map, so you better be paying attention to where you're going.



Once inside the maze, there are several points of interest to visit. This one is Bridgeport.



And this is Cornhenge (where Washington's replica Stonehenge sits).



The Peace Arch at the Blaine Border Crossing.



And you've got to see the Space Needle.



Here's Galloping Girdie.



Here's the Capitol building in Olympia.



And finally Fort Vancouver.



Once out of the maze, you can visit the pumpkin patch, or as these people are doing, let the kiddies go on a wagon ride.



Here's a totem sign showing where all the activities are at. There's also a concessions stand (or two) to grab something to eat. I saw people munching on popcorn and carmel-dipped apples.



There were a ton of people out enjoying the weather with their families.



Everyone was having a great time... except this one little girl that really didn't want to leave quite yet. She kicked up quite a little fuss as we followed them back to the parking lot.

I had never been to a corn maze before. I'm glad the missus suggested it. Here's a secret for you. If you can find the Crest Trail, you can take it all the way from the Oregon border to Canada. It's like a secret path inside the maze. Again, put this on your To-Do list for this year. You'll be glad you did!