There are lovely things that can be created outside using nature with just a little bit of skill and imagination. A corn maze is a great example of design and nature meeting to create beautiful designs when looking down from above, but also providing fun and entertainment from the ground. You are bound to have lots of fun making your way through a maze, and mazes like this have become huge attractions for tourists over the years.
In Dixon, California, The Guinness Book of World Records has named the world's largest of these mazes five years ago. However, Adventure Acres, which lies just outside of Dayton in Ohio, is home to a maze that is much larger, at just over 60 acres. This particular maze has 8.5 miles of walkways as well.
The planning of such mazes prior to execution is hard work. A farmer must not only think about the design of the maze itself, but also the elements that will make the design work to its fullest potential. The stalk's height and strength will play a major part in the final outcome, and as such, the right hybrid of corn must be selected. It is also important to cut the stalk properly on the inside where the walkways are to be made, to eliminate unwanted regrowth.
Stalk rotting is one of the most common diseases that can occur, which can drastically affect the outcome or desired result. This can happen for a variety of reasons, including poor fertilization and issues with moisture. There is a particular time of the year to plant for this type of project, as opposed to planting crops for grain.
You can decide what type of mazes you would like to visit based on the ages of those who are going with you. For a family trip or even a kids' birthday party, a daytime maze is perfect. These are generally under 10 feet high and take an hour or less to get through. This, of course, is dependent on the size of the maze. Add a little spice to the journey by leaving clues or puzzles to be solved along the way.
For teenagers who like to be a little spooked and experience some fun, the same activity applies but at night. Flashlights make finding one's way out even more fun and thrilling for this age group. Again, they could solve little puzzles along the way for some added competition.
For young adults and older individuals, a haunted version is probably the most exciting way to explore. This is great particularly at Halloween, or even for some sort of murder mystery-style party. The suspense of making your way to the exit with unexpected thrills and screams and laughter is definitely not something you will forget any time soon!
Across the pond in Britain, the mazes are called maize mazes. There are quite a few of them in the eastern region of England. Farmers offer day trips for families and tourists alike, and there are often other fun things included in the visit. Families can enjoy hay rides, pony rides, petting zoos or even just have a picnic in a designated area. This is one way that farmers are able to make a supplemental income.
In Dixon, California, The Guinness Book of World Records has named the world's largest of these mazes five years ago. However, Adventure Acres, which lies just outside of Dayton in Ohio, is home to a maze that is much larger, at just over 60 acres. This particular maze has 8.5 miles of walkways as well.
The planning of such mazes prior to execution is hard work. A farmer must not only think about the design of the maze itself, but also the elements that will make the design work to its fullest potential. The stalk's height and strength will play a major part in the final outcome, and as such, the right hybrid of corn must be selected. It is also important to cut the stalk properly on the inside where the walkways are to be made, to eliminate unwanted regrowth.
Stalk rotting is one of the most common diseases that can occur, which can drastically affect the outcome or desired result. This can happen for a variety of reasons, including poor fertilization and issues with moisture. There is a particular time of the year to plant for this type of project, as opposed to planting crops for grain.
You can decide what type of mazes you would like to visit based on the ages of those who are going with you. For a family trip or even a kids' birthday party, a daytime maze is perfect. These are generally under 10 feet high and take an hour or less to get through. This, of course, is dependent on the size of the maze. Add a little spice to the journey by leaving clues or puzzles to be solved along the way.
For teenagers who like to be a little spooked and experience some fun, the same activity applies but at night. Flashlights make finding one's way out even more fun and thrilling for this age group. Again, they could solve little puzzles along the way for some added competition.
For young adults and older individuals, a haunted version is probably the most exciting way to explore. This is great particularly at Halloween, or even for some sort of murder mystery-style party. The suspense of making your way to the exit with unexpected thrills and screams and laughter is definitely not something you will forget any time soon!
Across the pond in Britain, the mazes are called maize mazes. There are quite a few of them in the eastern region of England. Farmers offer day trips for families and tourists alike, and there are often other fun things included in the visit. Families can enjoy hay rides, pony rides, petting zoos or even just have a picnic in a designated area. This is one way that farmers are able to make a supplemental income.