Apple Picking Spots in Oregon in the Fall

When fall finally rolls around, I can’t wait to chase colorful foliage and crunch into fresh apples. Oregon’s u-pick farms are my happy place—you can wander the rows, breathe in that crisp orchard air, and leave with a basket that somehow always ends up overflowing. If you’re anything like me, you’ll love how each stop feels equal parts adventure and autumn tradition.

Highlights:

• Pick heirloom apples in the Hood River Valley—I always start here, and you’ll be amazed at the variety hiding on every branch.
• Enjoy cider tastings and warm baked treats at farm stands. I sip, you sample, and we both leave happily sugared up.
• Wander through orchards that frame the mountains in brilliant color. I swear you’ll stop for photos every few steps.
• Celebrate harvest season at local festivals—I love the live music and you’ll love the caramel-apple aroma drifting through the crisp air.
• Snap those Instagram-worthy shots among golden leaves and tidy apple rows; I promise your camera roll will thank you later.