Our fall here in Wisconsin has been a little disappointing. Cold, wet weather have limited the chances to partake in all those fun, autumnal activities. But, with the forecast on my side and a free afternoon, Friday, I kidnapped Nate to cross off another thing on my list....a corn maze.It is quite the rage here in the Midwest. Farmers plot out a course and create a path or maze, for the willing to navigate their way thru.
Our choice, Treinen Farm's , near Lodi, is about 30 minutes from Madison. Nate was a bit skeptical, until he saw this years mermaid design spread over 15 acres.
This place is quite the operation. Besides the maze, they have a pumpkin patch, kids play area, pumpkin sling shot and hayrides. They start you off with a small square of the map and it is up to you to find the other squares hidden inside various mailboxes.
It was a gorgeous, early evening. Cool temps, blue skies and a nice breeze that whooshed thru the rows and rows of stalks. Growing up on a corn farm, I was always very respectful of the massive fields. My father, for good reason, made it very clear that the fields were not for playing, it is way too easy for a child to get lost...really lost. But, with my mountaineer hubby as my guide and the map of course, it was quite fun for kids of all ages.
In no time we were collecting our squares and although they say it takes about an hour to find the finish, Nathan found it in about 35 minutes....with only one wrong turn.
and at the end...an observation tower. Although you couldn't see the whole scope of the maze's design, it was a great spot for a sunset viewing over the golden fields of southern Wisconsin.
For a list of corn mazes in your area check here.
6 comments:
Oh my goodness, what fun :)
eeep!! I would LOVE to do something like that. So cool
I would love to do a corn maze! Unfortunately the closest one is about 2 hours away. Boo.
WOW. That's amazing! There's a corn maze or two around Portland, but nothing like that- what an adventure!
Hi there! I just found your blog when I googled "Title 9" because a friend mentioned that she applied there. It's always fun to come across blogs of fellow Wisconsinites, especially when they are in or close to Madison!
We went to that corn maze after a few beers last year and had a great time! The design this year looks awesome! And yes- I was just talking to somebody on the East Coast about corn mazes like this and came to the conclusion that it is totally a Midwest thing. :)
We really have had some lame fall weather this year. Yesterday felt like the first actual fall day this year! I hope you were able to get out and enjoy it.
I got lost in a cornfield as a kid... but I found my way out. Obviously.
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