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Dexter Blueberry Farm
11024 Beach [map]
426-2900U-pick blueberries in season, usually mid July-Sept. Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. www.geocities.com/blueberryfarm
Hell
From Dexter it's easy to go to Hell (take Dexter-Pinckney Rd. north and turn left on Patterson Lake Rd.). The hamlet is a destination for bicyclists, motorcycle riders, and the curious. The Screams ice cream parlor and Hell Country Store and Spirits provide souvenirs and treats.
Jenny's Farm Market
8366 Island Lake [map]
424-3431Farm-fresh produce, pony rides, goats, horses, chickens and petting farm. Great location in the spring to find a selection of spring flowers to plant or large flowering hanging baskets. In the summer everything from fresh corn, melons, tomatoes, tree ripened peaches to fresh chicken eggs. October is a great month to enjoy a ride out in the country, buy your pumpkins, corn stalks, straw and don-t forget you fall mums. December is the time to pick out your Christmas Wreathes made at Jenny-s Market, or pick out your Christmas tree with a great selection of fresh cut Christmas trees. Well worth the trip out to Dexter in the country. Make it a family tradition. Open May-Dec.
Rodgers Corner Produce
10630 Dexter-Chelsea Rd [map]
475-4685Roadside stand sells seasonal produce. Corn maze and horse-drawn hayrides Sun. in Oct.
Spring Valley Trout Farm
12190 Island Lake [map]
426-4772Family fishing for rainbow trout or channel catfish. Nine spring-fed ponds (four for fishing) on 20 acres with picnic grounds and barbecue grills. Guided tours. Specializes in church and school groups. May: Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June-Labor Day: Wed.-
Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. jim@springvalleytroutfarm.com, www.springvalleytroutfarm.com
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