Road Trip To Utah's Best Fresh Produce
This is harvest time in Utah. Fresh
produce is abundant and available in grocery stores, farmers markets
and roadside stands around the state. There is nothing better than
fresh fruit and melons ripened on the tree or vine.
Some of our produce has become quite
famous, as described in this
Deseret News article. It is definitely worth a road trip. Below
are excerpts from the article.
Bear Lake
raspberries - Find Bear Lake raspberries at farm stands in the
area and purchase what you can eat or use within a day or two —
raspberries do not last long or travel well. LaBeau's famous
raspberry shakes are one of the best ways to enjoy this fresh fruit.
Brigham City
peaches and 'Fruit Way' - There is a stretch of U.S. 89 from
Brigham City to Willard that has become known as "Fruit Way"
because of the many seasonal produce stands that line the road.
Capitol Reef
historic orchards - Capitol Reef National Park maintains and
protects the remains of the town of Fruita, Wayne County, and its
historic orchards. Visitors to the park are welcome to harvest their
own cherries, apricots, peaches, plums, pears, apples, almonds and
walnuts in season.
Green River
watermelons - You could wait for these watermelons to appear at
local grocery stores and farmers markets, or you could go to the
source and find adventure in the process. Melons of all varieties can
be found at Melon Days, Sept. 14-15, or stock up on your favorites at
a roadside stand.
Here is a pretty comprehensive list of
Utah
farmers markets.
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