Friday, January 13, 2012

Winter Wonderland

My kids can't remember a winter without snow.  More than once over the past few weeks they have commented on how odd it is that the ground is absent of snow. Well, winter arrived on January 12, 2012 this year.  After several previous years of long, snowy winters, I have to say I would have been fine with a mild, snowless season!  Now that it's here though, I realize I did miss the white stuff and all the fun that comes with it.

If you are looking for some fun activities in the snow, a few come to mind.  Sledding provides the thrill factor of an amusement park at a fraction of the cost (FREE!).  Cherokee School , the 9th home at Glenway Golf Course and Garner Park on Mineral Point Road offer great sledding venues.

Cross Country skiing and showshoeing are other options.  Several of the Madison Parks have groomed trails for skiing.  No skis?  No problem!  Elver Park rents skis during the week.  Odana Hills Golf Course  has cross country ski rentals on weekends.  A cross country ski permit is required at Elver Park and Odana Hills.  Garner Park and Hoyt Park offer nice hiking and showshoeing in the winter, too.

Looking to stay closer to home?  Build a snowman!  A carrot, a scarf and some branches are all that's needed after the body has been lovingly shaped and stacked.  Which reminds me, I'd better get outside and start on mine!  Happy Winter!

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