Our recent cold and wet weather isn't exactly the ideal combination for fall businesses.
Hoxsie's Farm Market in Grand Traverse County says fall tourism typically starts to pick up this month.
They're hoping for a busy few weeks -- especially because mother nature dealt a blow to their apple harvest this year.
The rain has made for a few slow days, but they're optimistic for the rest of the season.
"In reality -- pumpkin time has just started... if we end up with a halfway decent day, the place will be packed. The pumpkins and the U-pick operation and the corn maze really compliment what goes on here," said Denny Hoxsie, owner of the farm.
Fortunately, Hoxsie's Farm Market does have a way to make money when it's ugly outside.
They have an indoor shop that sells all kinds of fall treats.
9&10's Evan Dean and Photojournalist Jeff Blevins stopped by the farm today and have more on the fall tourism outlook.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:55 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:55:13 GMT
Tara Felisky-Syler died when she was thrown from a car as it rolled over in Isabella County just two weeks before her high school graduation. The deadly accident happened on Weidman Road near Lincoln
Tara Felisky-Syler died when she was thrown from a car as it rolled over in Isabella County just two weeks before her high school graduation. The deadly accident happened on Weidman Road near Lincoln
Monday, May 20 2013 5:11 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:11:17 GMT
A former middle school teacher is accused of several crimes involving teenage girls. John Howell was arrested earlier this year. He was a teacher in Sault Ste. Marie before resigning. Police say
A former middle school teacher is accused of several crimes involving teenage girls. John Howell was arrested earlier this year. He was a teacher in Sault Ste. Marie before resigning. Police say
Monday, May 20 2013 11:18 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:18:13 GMT
An Ada, Michigan man recieved serious injuries during a motorcyle accident when he collided with another car turning into a driveway. The incident was earlier today in Newayago County in Croton Township.
An Ada, Michigan man recieved serious injuries during a motorcyle accident when he collided with another car turning into a driveway. The incident was earlier today in Newayago County in Croton Township.
Sunday, May 19 2013 6:53 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:53:38 GMT
Police say a man is dead after breaking into a home and stabbing a mother and her son. The incident happened in Alpena Township earlier this morning. Officers say the man left the scene after the stabbing
Police say a man is dead after breaking into a home and stabbing a mother and her son. The incident happened in Alpena Township earlier this morning. Officers say the man left the scene after the stabbing
Monday, May 20 2013 3:49 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:49:29 GMT
Members of the military who enlisted in Michigan can now get their hunting and fishing licenses for free. The DNR announced the offer today. To qualify, you have to be active duty, and been a Michigan
Members of the military who enlisted in Michigan can now get their hunting and fishing licenses for free. The DNR announced the offer today. To qualify, you have to be active duty, and been a Michigan
Monday, May 20 2013 9:10 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:10:59 GMT
The storms we saw today around northern Michigan pale in comparison to those felt over the last 2 days across the midwest and central plains. Storms ripped through 5 states yesterday and into today,
We've just learned that the death toll has risen to 51 as a result from the Oklahoma tornadoes today.
At least 7 of those reported deaths are children.
The death toll is expected to rise.
Stay tuned for continuing coverage on this story.
We've just learned that the death toll has risen to 51 as a result from the Oklahoma tornadoes today.
Monday, May 20 2013 4:53 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:53:15 GMT
Severe weather is slamming northern Michigan, bringing hail, heavy rain and howling winds. Right now, parts of northern Michigan are under severe thunderstorm warnings and watches, while others are being
Severe weather is slamming northern Michigan, bringing hail, heavy rain and howling winds. Right now, parts of northern Michigan are under severe thunderstorm warnings and watches, while others are being
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:01 AM EDT2013-05-21 04:01:18 GMT
This land will soon be home to 21 affordable housing units and it's all thanks to a partnership between the Habitat for Humanity and The Home Stretch Non Profit Housing Corporation. It's an effort to
This land will soon be home to 21 affordable housing units and it's all thanks to a partnership between the Habitat for Humanity and The Home Stretch Non Profit Housing Corporation. It's an effort to
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