The next time you're out shopping you may notice that a few signs of fall are starting to show up as Halloween candy and costumes are begining to go on sale. You'll see the fall push go into full swing the week of August 24th when Starbucks brings back its Pumpkin Spice latte this year.

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Other signs of fall include the opening of our Colorado corn mazes on the Western Slope. Keep reading to take a closer look at a few locations offering fall fun that are just down the road, along with ten important reminders about things NOT to do when you visit a corn maze in the Centennial State.

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Studt Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze In Grand Junction

The corn maze at Studt Farms in Grand Junction is going to open up from September 28th through October 30th in 2024. Studt Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze is located on 21 and 1/2 Road in Grand Junction. Did you know you can spend the afternoon and evening at the farm watching the sunset with a firepit reservation? Your firepit area comes with fuel for the firepit and a Studt's employee will even help you get the fire started when you are ready.

Western Colorado Fall Fun

  • Moon Farm, at 1360 18 1/2 Road in Fruita will offer a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, and hayrides this fall.
  • Punk's Pumpkin Patch, 800 1400 Lane in Delta offers pumpkins, pony rides, and a toddler play area for little ones.
  • DeVries Produce in Olathe (Highway 50 between mile markers 85 and 86) offers a pumpkin patch and a corn maze that even has evening hours in the fall.

A Hack for Any Maze

Wall-following is a great hack for solving any maze. It works in a corn maze, and it works for solving a maze on paper as well. When you enter the maze pick a side and place your hand on the wall, and keep it there. Never take your hand off the wall as you follow the maze and you will always find the exit. It may take longer, but you will never get lost.

10 Things You Should Never Do At A Colorado Corn Maze

Colorado is home to some of the largest and most popular corn mazes in America. As you get ready for some family fun this fall, remember there are ten things you should never do inside a corn maze.

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Gallery Credit: Wesley Adams

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