North Carolina Apple Orchard Crowned One of America’s Best
A North Carolina apple orchard has been named one of the finest in all of America by the experts at USA Today. The fall months bring so many fun activities, and one of the most popular is visiting an apple orchard. I actually went to an apple orchard the second September started. It’s never too early to partake in the apple and cider mill fun, and I prefer going before it gets too cold out, because I just enjoy the experience more when it’s really warm. In any case, if you live in North Carolina, you should be happy to see this apple orchard getting attention on a national scale. It just makes me want to eat as many apples as possible. After all, they say an apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Sky Top Orchard is a Must-Visit North Carolina Apple Orchard
The experts at USA Today have a new 10 Best tally out featuring the most popular apple orchards in America. “To help with the harvest, these 10 apple orchards — selected by an expert panel and voted by readers as the best in the country — open their gates for visitors to come and pick their own fruit or shop pre-picked apples in their markets, often with added autumn entertainment,” they note. USA Today notes that today, more than 25,000 growers produce apples across all 50 states, per to the U.S. Apple Association. That’s a lot of apples.
According to the U.S. Apple Association, apples are the No. 1 most consumed fruit in America. An impressive 50 states grow apples, and 42 million bushels are exported each year. I’m wondering how many of those apples are used to make apple pie, because apple pie is certainly an American favorite. “The U.S. apple industry brings billions of dollars to our economy each year, represents thousands of jobs, and brings nutritious food to consumers around the world,” they state. “We unite state and regional apple associations across the country to advocate for policies that help growers continue to produce America’s favorite fruit.”
So, which North Carolina apple orchard made the cut? It’s Sky Top Orchard located at 1193 Pinnacle Mountain in Flat Rock. Located about an hour south of Asheville, North Carolina, Sky Top Orchard is a fall tradition for many in the area. “The cool summer nights and warm days create perfect conditions for growing over 22 varieties of apples, with the u-pick season lasting from July through the end of October,” USA Today notes. The add that just a few varieties include gala, honey crisp, fuji, red and golden delicious, granny smith and pink lady.
