Agritourism & Farm Experiences near Pine River, MN

Pine River

Red Barn Orchard grew apples for more than 20 years off 44th Street SW near Pine River before closing its pick-your-own operation; the owner now keeps apples and bees on a smaller scale. In its full seasons it offered 14 varieties, including Honeycrisp, Zestar, SnowSweet, and Chestnut Crab, plus fresh-pressed cider, honey, and pumpkins, all grown under integrated pest management.

Pine River

Pick-your-own Northblue blueberries, a hardy Minnesota-bred variety, grown without chemicals near Pine River since 1994. The family farm opens roughly 9am to noon in late July and August, or by appointment when the berries are on. Call 218-587-2752 to confirm picking before you drive out.

Nisswa

Jake and Scout's Berry Farm was a pick-your-own blueberry and cut-flower farm in the Brainerd Lakes area near Nisswa, started by Lise Herren, with Wednesday evening s'mores a fixture of its early seasons. The property sold in 2019 to Todd and Tracy Linbo, who now run it as Double T Acres, still offering u-pick blueberries off County Road 29.

Nevis

The Minnesota Emu Ranch raises emus near Nevis in the north-central lakes region and renders their oil into products for people, pets, and livestock. The same family runs a wildlife rescue and transport service alongside the ranch. Visitors can tour the property and meet the birds. A working emu farm paired with animal-rescue work.

Park Rapids

Pike moved this corn maze in 2019 to the family's Prairie Pine Farm, about two miles south of Park Rapids on County Road 6. The maze itself is a 20-to-40-minute walk, with a straw castle, kiddie maze, corn bin, farm animals, hayrides, and pumpkins for the younger crowd. There was no 2025 season after a shift in plans for the land, though the family hoped to reopen. Call 218-255-3318 first.