This MI Apple Orchard Is Among The Best In The Nation: Ranking

MICHIGAN — A Michigan apple orchard was ranked among the ten best in the nation.

Knaebe’s Apple, located at 2621 S Karsten Road in Rogers City, was ranked the fifth-best apple orchard in the nation, according to USA Today’s 10Best list of the top 10 apple orchards in the country.

"At Knaebe’s Apple Farm, there’s tons to do in addition to picking apples," USA Today wrote. "There are wagon and barrel train rides for the kids, a petting zoo, games like horseshoes and cornhole, a barn that boasts some of the best pizza and fresh hard cider in Michigan, a bakery, and, of course, plenty of u-pick apples and pumpkins."

Knaebe’s Apple, also known as Mmmunchy Krunchy Apple Farm, has been a northern Michigan staple in Rogers City staple since 1982. The farm is now owned by Scott Kromer and his wife Alison PaolettiKromer.

The farm is open rain or shine Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Here is the top 10 list of apple orchards from USA Today:

1. Beak and Skiff Apple Orchards - LaFayette, NY
2. Libby & Son U-Picks - Limerick, ME
3. Mercier Orchards - Blue Ridge, GA
4. Sky Top Orchard - Flat Rock, NC
5. Knaebe’s Apple - Rogers City, MI
6. Milburn Orchards - Elkton, MD
7. Hugus Fruit Farm - Rushville, OH
8. Carver’s Orchard - Cosby, TN
9. Red Apple Farm - Phillipston, MA
10. Bellewood Farms - Lynden, WA