10 Places to Go Apple Picking in Washington

Skipley Farm is a working farm so don’t expect any manicured areas for wedding receptions or pumpkin cannons. But there is plenty to pick, with more than 500 varieties of apples in the field, both unusual and the better-known Fuji and Honeycrisp. They recommend the Zabergau Reinette as the perfect apple for strudels, pie and sauce. Other fruit and berries may be available depending on the season. Kids will love to visit the chickens and Reggie the pig.

Get pickin’: U-pick is open now, Tuesday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Bring your own containers. Check updates on the website or Facebook or call before visiting to see what is ready for picking. A $5 donation per adult ($3 for children) is requested. 

Location: 7228 Skipley Rd., Snohomish; contact 206-679-6576

Next stop: Curran Apple Orchard