Now that Emiko can run around, we decided it was time to visit a corn maze and go pumpkin picking. Since we have the World’s Largest Corn Maze right in our backyard (give or take 60 miles) at The Richardson Farm, we decided to head out to Spring Grove, IL to check it out. Prepare to spend hours in the corn maze if you decide to tackle the whole thing because there are over 11 miles of trail! Thankfully, the maze is split up into sections so after completing one, you can exit. We only completed the shortest portion of the maze since we were pulling Emiko in her Radio Flyer wagon but it was still pretty fun.
After the corn maze, Emiko played a bit on the John Deere pedal tractors.
There is an observation tower so you can look out over the entire corn maze. It’s 50 feet high, but Emiko walked up and down the whole thing!
There was also a small pumpkin patch.
Instead of buying a pumpkin here, we decided to head south the next weekend to Butterprint Farm in Monee, IL. On the way in, there is a petting zoo with a couple of goats, geese, and a small cow.
Butterprint Farm also has a corn maze at the end of the pumpkin patch. We attempted to solve it, but after 25 minutes or so went back out through the entrance because Emiko doesn’t yet have the patience or stamina required.
Afterwards, Emiko wandered through the pumpkin patch and picked out a good looking pumpkin for us to take home. I’m sure Emiko had a good time, but I’m not sure if she knew exactly what we were doing out in those two places. Next year I’m sure she’ll enjoy this kind of stuff a lot more.
