Along with the cooler temperatures and the turning leaves, it's a sign of the fall season in the Bismarck-Mandan area: the re-opening of Papa's Pumpkin Patch.
If you've spent any time in Bismarck, you know that Papa's Pumpkin Patch is a must-see when fall rolls around because there's nothing like it in the area. Now the rest of the country is taking notice.
This is has been a wet fall so far, and due to the weather one of the area's favorite fall attractions has had to close many days. But there's good news ...