FAMILY FUN A SHORT DRIVE FROM NAPERVILLE. KUIPERS APPLE ORCHARD, MAPLE PARK ILLINOIS.

My family had a lovely morning.

Nicole (my wife), Erin (my two year old), and I took the pleasant 45 minute drive from our home in Naperville to the small town of Maple Park Illinois.

We were looking to do some apple picking.

We chose Kuiper's Family Farm.

I was skeptical at first. I don't really like apples, after all.

My spirits were high just the same.

The day was beautiful. A perfect early fall day. Totally clear. No humidity. Highs in the low 60's. Great day for jeans and sweatshirt (I wore Illini!).

The drive was beautiful. It's nice to live close to the country. Naperville is a fairly large city (population 136,000).

The leaves were just changing. The corn was almost ready for harvest.

We arrived at the apple orchard around 10:00 am. Parking was easy and free. The admission for the orchard was $7.50. Kids 2 and under were free (Erin is two!:))

With paid admission you get a bag to put your apples, a short hay ride, and a whole lot of family fun.

Erin was very excited. I think she still is.

The Golden Delicious (sweet) and the Ida Red (tart) were in season.

After filling our bags and eating our fill, we walked back to the Country store.

The highlight of the trip (for me) were the freshly baked donuts and coffee we bought at the store. Mmmm. Now that was delicious.

The whole trip was wonderful, easy, wholesome, and extremely reasonable!

Ken

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