At summer's end, it's a Northern Shenandoah Valley tradition for many to challenge themselves by navigating their way through a "maize."

Maize Quest at Bridgemont Farm, off U.S. 11 near Mt. Jackson, offers a corn maze that covers 14 acres and this year will have an Australian Outback theme. Participants have the option to spend about an hour on one part of the maze or up to three hours doing the entire maze challenge. Also available are a children's maze, built into the corn maze, and a rope maze. Maize Quest is open Aug. 30-Nov. 16. Hours are Fridays, 4-10 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sundays, 1-7 p.m. Prices are $7 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-12. Summer camps, group rates and extended hours are also available. 477-4200. www.getlostinthecorn.com