Carver Farms — Pumpkin Patch & Strawberry Picking in Newman Lake, WA

At Carver Farms in Newman Lake, Washington, the picking list runs from strawberries and raspberries into other seasonal crops. Visitors typically come May through December for the heaviest picking. The visitor side runs to picnic area and school tours. More on www.carverfarms.com.

Carver Farms in Newman Lake, Washington — on the eastern edge of the Spokane metro near the Idaho line — runs an eight-crop u-pick from May through December: strawberries, raspberries, pumpkins, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, and Christmas trees. The December finish is the distinguishing feature; the Christmas tree rows extend the season two months past the area's other picking farms. Restrooms, a picnic area, and school tours support the visit.