By Lynne Marie Judd
lynne@newsroom.byu.edu
It is pitch black and as far as the eye can see are rows of corn. Around every corner is another dead end. A shadow follows on the path behind.
Suddenly a dark figure, carrying a chain saw, appears from the dark.
As you grab the person next to you and take off running, shrill screams and the sounds of running feet can be heard from somewhere else in the field and you wonder if you will ever find your way out of the maze.
The MAiZE in Pleasant Grove has joined in the Halloween spirit by 'haunting' part of their Jurassic Utah corn maze.
Being lost in the dark in endless rows of corn is enough to make some people nervous. Add figures in dark cloaks following every move, and the anticipation that comes from knowing more spooks are hiding in the rows of corn, and you have a recipe for making people scream.
The screams of those lost in other parts of the maze makes the experience even the more spooky.
If the scare is too much for you, The MAiZE has some sections that the spooks do not enter.
This variety makes The MAiZE a good choice for families, dates or large groups.
Young children, and others who are easily frightened, can have fun getting lost in the tame parts of the maze, while those who enjoy a good scare can try to find their way out of the haunted section.
It can take over an hour to find the way out, so dress warm. Since the path is a little bumpy it is a good idea for families with small children to bring a flashlight.
The MAiZE is located on 700 south in Pleasant Grove. The hours are Monday through Thursday 4p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Tickets are $6 for adults, $3.50 for children ages 6-11 and children under five get in free. Bring one canned food item or a Smith's Fresh Values card to get one dollar off admission.
More information and group rates are available at 801-356-2813, 801-544-3869 and at.