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Family-run Westchester Farm Offers Pumpkins, Apple Picking

NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - It's apple picking season and, now that October is practically here, pumpkins as well. 

Owner Wayne Outhouse (center) is flanked by sons Jesse (left) and Andrew.

Owner Wayne Outhouse (center) is flanked by sons Jesse (left) and Andrew.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Sampling the apples in the trees at Outhouse Orchards.

Sampling the apples in the trees at Outhouse Orchards.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Grabbing lots of apples is part of the fun.

Grabbing lots of apples is part of the fun.

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Fresh pies and baked goods are just a few of the treats available at Outhouse Orchards.

Fresh pies and baked goods are just a few of the treats available at Outhouse Orchards.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
A woman and her dog enjoy the apple picking at Outhouse Orchards.

A woman and her dog enjoy the apple picking at Outhouse Orchards.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Kids enjoy the pumpkin patch at Outhouse Orchards.

Kids enjoy the pumpkin patch at Outhouse Orchards.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Visitors pack Outhouse Orchards on fall weekends for apples, pumpkins, baked goods, and more.

Visitors pack Outhouse Orchards on fall weekends for apples, pumpkins, baked goods, and more.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
The pumpkin patch is open at Outhouse Orchards.

The pumpkin patch is open at Outhouse Orchards.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
The family-owned Outhouse Orchards in North Salem ins a Westchester institution.

The family-owned Outhouse Orchards in North Salem ins a Westchester institution.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Climbing for apples at Outhouse Orchards in North Salem.

Climbing for apples at Outhouse Orchards in North Salem.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Outhouse Orchards has lots of goodies for kids.

Outhouse Orchards has lots of goodies for kids.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
There are lots of activities for families at Outhouse Orchards.

There are lots of activities for families at Outhouse Orchards.

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Visitors take a hay ride at Outhouse Orchards.

Visitors take a hay ride at Outhouse Orchards.

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Playing tug-of-war.

Playing tug-of-war.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Picking pumpkins at Outhouse Orchards.

Picking pumpkins at Outhouse Orchards.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Owner Wayne Outhouse helps a customer on a busy weekend at Outhouse Orchards.

Owner Wayne Outhouse helps a customer on a busy weekend at Outhouse Orchards.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Outhouse Orchards puts a smile on the face of families.

Outhouse Orchards puts a smile on the face of families.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Apple cider is a top seller at Outhouse Orchards.

Apple cider is a top seller at Outhouse Orchards.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman

The family-owned Outhouse Orchards in North Salem offers lots of both, including a bustling market where you can pick up homemade pies.

From now through Oct. 8 you'll find McIntosh, Cortland and Rhode Island Greenings ripe for picking. From Oct. 8 to Oct. 31 expect to find Rome, Baldwin and Red Delicious.

Outhouse Orchards is located at 139 Hardscrabble Rd., (914) 277-3188. Go to www.outhouseorchardsny.com/ for information and hours of operation.

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