It's U-Pick Time!

Summer ain't summer without fresh-picked berries and cherries. And while New Seasons and farmers markets have luscious offerings, there's no better way to jump into the season than to spend a half-day at one of the area's many u-pick farms. You get fresh air, a little exercise (each hour of reaching and plucking burns away at least a pint of Ben and Jerry's, right?) and the freshest berries possible! And you often pay less for the privelege.

For a roundup of some great berry picking spots around Portland, plus links to produce calendars for greater Portland and Oregon, check out this week's Family Fun review. If you have a favorite spot, send it to me in the comments below.

Happy picking!

Sarah

Helping families find fun

Great news! Not only is the sun making its first center-stage appearance in Portland in what seems like 30 years, I've just signed on as Metro Parent magazine's Family Fun editor, which means I'll be posting weekly reviews for them on fun events and adventures of all types. I'll notify you here when new stories are posted, so you can stay current without having to check back on your own. Let me know in the comments box if you have any great ideas for places to review.

Check out this week's review on the Starlight Parade, which is this Saturday at 8:30 p.m.

Metro Parent Family Fun pages