We love this time of year, we get everything from kids to adults wanting to pose for photos at our Corn Maze and the Haunted House. #SmallTownTourismChat a5 #travel #tourism #Halloween2025

#SmallTownTourismChat Q6 ✍️ For writers: what elements do you look for when deciding whether a fall or Halloween event is “storyworthy” enough to pitch or post about? Answer with #SmallTownTourismChat A6

#SmallTownTourismChat a5 - we try to give writers a plethora of things to write about - from haunted houses to mazes to fundraising events!

Love the creativity! #SmallTownTourismChat

It is on our (Eric Patrick) bucket list! Thanks for sharing Jonathan McCormack! #SmallTownTourismChat

Love that you had to wait a bit to get an empty slide! #SmallTownTourismChat

#SmallTownTourismChat Q7 📸 Content creators—how do you capture the mood of spooky season in small-town settings? Any favorite editing or photography tips? Answer with #SmallTownTourismChat A7

#SmallTownTourismChat a7 - some tips from us, try to get a little closer than you usually do. Look for some different angles. For the wagon ride shot, they let us stand on the back of the tractor before it got going for safety. It allowed us to see all the people! #travel

We've had a market this year at the Madd Hatter's Haunt that went over very well! #SmallTownTourismChat

#SmallTownTourismChat Q8 🍬 Travelers love themed food and drink! What’s the best spooky or harvest-themed menu item or beverage you’ve come across on your journeys? Answer with #SmallTownTourismChat A8

Those were some yummy and unique drinks! #SmallTownTourismChat

MMM! Bar-b-que! One of our favs! Old 96 District Lisa at Drugstore Divas #SmallTownTourismChat

#SmallTownTourismChat A9 People love experiences! How can visitors “do it all”: from pumpkin patches to night haunts to fall food stops? Answer with #SmallTownTourismChat A9

To do it all ... stay a night or two. When you stay at a Union Gap hotel, not only do you get a great value, you get $2 off your ticket at the Union Gap Corn Maze or the Madd Hatter's Haunt! #SmallTownTourismChat

#SmallTownTourismChat Q10 For destination marketers: how can small towns position themselves as must-visit fall or Halloween destinations without losing authenticity? Answer with #SmallTownTourismChat A10

We love the hayrides we have at our #UnionGapCornMaze - simple, old fashioned fun! #SmallTownTourismChat

We are on our final question now for the day, but we'll be around all day - so feel free to keep answering those questions and we'll keep responding and sharing! #SmallTownTourismChat

We've made it to Salem before, that's a real strong witch vibe for certain! #SmallTownTourismChat

A special thanks to all who participated in our #SmallTownTourismChat focused on Halloween & Festivals. We'll be here all day, feel free to keep answering ?. Thx cohost Lisa at Drugstore Divas & frequent contributors such as Old 96 District & obligatory traveler - we always appreciate u!

Today's #SmallTownTourismChat with Lisa at Drugstore Divas was fast & fun. Here were our first 4 questions. Feel free to post some pics and share still. We will make them part of our #SmallTownTourismChat collage for the month!