Next to the season itself, this is one of Papa’s favorites times. He LUVS having friends and family over to test out the attractions and new additions to Papa’s Pumpkin Patch. One of the new twists for the Zoomin’ Zip Lines is a swing seat instead of the overhead trolley. It looks like the swing…
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Just 10 Days Left and Papa’s Got the Bales in Place!
Papa’s been busy this week building bale structures. There are more than 10 different play areas built out of bales this year at Papa’s Pumpkin Patch — the most ever! It seemed right to tell you about them when there’s only 10 days left before Papa’s opens for the season on Sept. 10. Ten different…
What a difference 1 week and 2″ of rain makes
Look at these beautiful speckled swan gourds! They were barely the size of an 8 oz. water glass a little over a week ago. Two inches of rain and a week of 80-degree temps, and these babies are gorgeous. They’re easily the size of adult feet and they’ve got LOTS of cousins in Papa’s Pumpkin Patch….
The Start of Something Awesome
In case you hadn’t guessed it, Papa has a creative streak. He’s also got a bit of a competitive streak. Both drive him to new heights each year at the pumpkin patch, and 2012 is no different. Well, actually, it’s going to be quite different, and that’s the point! Take the Zoomin’ Zip Lines for…
The Sandy River Drive Cottonwoods Are Alive!
We were worried the big ‘ole cottonwoods along Sandy River Drive wouldn’t survive last year’s flood, providing the breath-taking canopy that makes the road so memorable on the way to Papa’s. It’s mid-May and most of them are bursting with leaves. YEAH!
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