Plan Fun Winter Activities for Your Family

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	# Learn to ski or snowboard. Skiing and snowboarding are two very popular winter activities for families, especially at resorts and lodges. Most resorts provide skiing opportunities for people of any skill level, from beginner bunny slopes to more advanced black diamond trails. Cross-country skiing is also an option, especially if someone in your family doesn’t care for heights or inclines.<ref>http://ift.tt/2i8HAeh;		# Learn to ski or snowboard. Skiing and snowboarding are two very popular winter activities for families, especially at resorts and lodges. Most resorts provide skiing opportunities for people of any skill level, from beginner bunny slopes to more advanced black diamond trails. Cross-country skiing is also an option, especially if someone in your family doesn’t care for heights or inclines.<ref>http://ift.tt/2i8HAeh;
	#* For the more adventurous or athletic family members, snowboarding can be a great winter activity.		#* For the more adventurous or athletic family members, snowboarding can be a great winter activity.
−	#* Sign your family up skiing or snowboarding lessons. If you’re already experiences skiers or snowboarders, explore new slopes together.	+	#* Sign your family up skiing or snowboarding lessons. If you’re already experienced skiers or snowboarders, explore new slopes together.
−	# Go ice skating. If you live in a snowy climate, look for frozen lakes or ponds in your area that provide ice skating opportunities. If you don’t live in a frozen climate, ice skating is still possible for your family. Many facilities have indoor ice skating rinks that are open to the public.<ref>http://ift.tt/2j7nHZ5; If you’ve never ice skated before, many resorts and ice rinks offer lessons.<ref>http://ift.tt/2i8GxuZ;	+	# Go ice skating. Indoor and outdoor ice skating rinks are popular with families in the winter.<ref>http://ift.tt/2j7nHZ5; If your family has never ice skated before, many resorts and ice rinks offer lessons.<ref>http://ift.tt/2i8GxuZ; Ice skating rinks also provide opportunities to play hockey, if anyone in your family is interested in playing this sport.
	#* Do not go searching on your own for frozen water to skate on. This is not safe. Stick to lakes and ponds that are monitored and maintained to be ice skating rinks.		#* Do not go searching on your own for frozen water to skate on. This is not safe. Stick to lakes and ponds that are monitored and maintained to be ice skating rinks.
−	#* Ice skating rinks also provide opportunities to play hockey, if anyone in your family is interested in playing this sport.
	# Try tubing. People of all ages enjoy tubing. Typically, tickets are purchased and you’re given an allotment of time to enjoy the tubing lanes. You can ride down the slope on an individual inner tube, or you can have your family’s tubes linked up and go down the slope together. Some of the steeper slopes offer lift services up to the top, while gentler slopes are manually accessed by an uphill walking trail.		# Try tubing. People of all ages enjoy tubing. Typically, tickets are purchased and you’re given an allotment of time to enjoy the tubing lanes. You can ride down the slope on an individual inner tube, or you can have your family’s tubes linked up and go down the slope together. Some of the steeper slopes offer lift services up to the top, while gentler slopes are manually accessed by an uphill walking trail.
	#* If you have very small children, make sure you check the rules for any height restrictions before heading to the tubing lanes.<ref>http://ift.tt/2j7qGAY;		#* If you have very small children, make sure you check the rules for any height restrictions before heading to the tubing lanes.<ref>http://ift.tt/2j7qGAY;
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	# Go for a walk or hike. If you live in a snowy climate, head out with your family to enjoy the snowy scenery. Look into local opportunities for snowshoeing.<ref>http://ift.tt/2j7nHZ5; If your area doesn't get snowfall, you can still enjoy the winter scenery. Check out one of your local parks, which typically feature a number of trails that can be explored. You can also visit your closest national park, which may offer more interesting terrain. If you're staying at a resort, they often offer guided hiking and snowshoeing on their trails.<ref>http://ift.tt/2i8IqYk;		# Go for a walk or hike. If you live in a snowy climate, head out with your family to enjoy the snowy scenery. Look into local opportunities for snowshoeing.<ref>http://ift.tt/2j7nHZ5; If your area doesn't get snowfall, you can still enjoy the winter scenery. Check out one of your local parks, which typically feature a number of trails that can be explored. You can also visit your closest national park, which may offer more interesting terrain. If you're staying at a resort, they often offer guided hiking and snowshoeing on their trails.<ref>http://ift.tt/2i8IqYk;
	#* Be sure your family dresses in warm layers and wears snow boots. Bring some snacks with you for an energy boost while you’re out on the trail.		#* Be sure your family dresses in warm layers and wears snow boots. Bring some snacks with you for an energy boost while you’re out on the trail.
−	#* If you are serious hikers, try one of the many trail-finding apps. These apps can help you find safe and well-maintained hiking trails that you may not know about.<ref>http://ift.tt/2j7ov0b;	+	#* If you are serious hikers, try one of the many trail-finding apps such as AllTrails or Chimani. These apps can help you find safe and well-maintained hiking trails that you may not know about.<ref>http://ift.tt/2j7ov0b;
−	# Plan a camping trip. Many families enjoy camping outdoors in the winter months. Look into local camping sites and find out if any national or state parks near you remain open for winter campers. Do a little research before you go camping and be sure that you are equipped with temperature-appropriate clothing, sleeping bags and tents. Winter camping can be dangerous if you aren’t knowledgeable and prepared.<ref>http://ift.tt/2hkkHYV;	+	# Plan a [[Enjoy-Camping|camping trip]]. Many families enjoy camping outdoors in the winter months. Look into local camping sites and find out if any national or state parks near you remain open for winter campers. Do a little research before you go camping and be sure that you are equipped with temperature-appropriate clothing, sleeping bags and tents. Winter camping can be dangerous if you aren’t knowledgeable and prepared.<ref>http://ift.tt/2hkkHYV;
	#* Learn about the terrain before you camp. Obtain a map and provide every member of your family with one. Make sure no one heads out to explore alone.		#* Learn about the terrain before you camp. Obtain a map and provide every member of your family with one. Make sure no one heads out to explore alone.
	#* Consult the local weather forecast before you head to your camp. Avoid camping when snowstorms or other extreme winter weather is expected.		#* Consult the local weather forecast before you head to your camp. Avoid camping when snowstorms or other extreme winter weather is expected.
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	# Look into winter light festivals near you. Many places all over the world hold light festivals during the winter months. These festivals feature light displays of all kinds, including art installations, stringed lights and lantern displays, to name a few. These festivals are open to the public and are often held in parks, but the locations can vary wildly. Find out what opportunities you have near you and take in the beautiful illuminated displays with your family.<ref>http://ift.tt/2j7l5up;		# Look into winter light festivals near you. Many places all over the world hold light festivals during the winter months. These festivals feature light displays of all kinds, including art installations, stringed lights and lantern displays, to name a few. These festivals are open to the public and are often held in parks, but the locations can vary wildly. Find out what opportunities you have near you and take in the beautiful illuminated displays with your family.<ref>http://ift.tt/2j7l5up;
	#* Typically, you will need to pay a fee to attend a light festival, so make sure you’re prepared for that before arriving with your family.		#* Typically, you will need to pay a fee to attend a light festival, so make sure you’re prepared for that before arriving with your family.
−	# Seek out seasonal holiday events. If you have small children, look into local events that will allow them to visit Santa Claus. This can be a magical experience for children, and you will enjoy it, too. Many of these events also provide other activities, like craft-making, giveaways, caroling and the chance to make/decorate gingerbread houses. Unique and elaborate Christmas tree displays are often part of these events, as well.<ref>http://ift.tt/2i8Fviz;	+	# Seek out seasonal holiday events. If you have small children, look into local events that will allow them to celebrate the holidays. These events often provide a wide range of activities, like craft-making, giveaways, caroling and the chance to make/decorate gingerbread houses. Unique and elaborate light displays are often part of these events, as well.<ref>http://ift.tt/2i8Fviz;
−	#* Find out if professional photography is an option and get a photo of your child with Santa or standing near a towering Christmas tree display.	+	#* Find out if professional photography is an option and get a photo of your child with holiday figures or standing beneath a towering light display.
−	#* You may want to arrive to these sorts of events early, since they tend to get crowded fast. Lines to see Santa can get very long and very small children may get restless or tired.	+	#* You may want to arrive to these sorts of events early, since they tend to get crowded fast.
−	# Find out about winter markets and bazaars in your area. There are probably several different events like this during the winter season that your family can enjoy together. At these events, vendors set up and sell unique gifts, home décor, clothing, accessories, Christmas décor, food, jewelry, stationary and a lot more. Sometimes they are hosted by the city and held in convention centers, but they may also take place at malls and shopping centers near you.<ref>http://ift.tt/2i8Fviz;	+	# Find out about winter markets and bazaars in your area. There are probably several different events like this during the winter season that your family can enjoy together. At these events, vendors set up and sell unique gifts, home décor, clothing, accessories, holiday décor, food, jewelry, stationary and a lot more. Sometimes they are hosted by the city and held in convention centers, but they may also take place at malls and shopping centers near you.<ref>http://ift.tt/2i8Fviz;
	#* Look into your local options and explore the wares and displays together.		#* Look into your local options and explore the wares and displays together.
	# Take in seasonal plays, movies, celebrations and other performances. Many areas will put on holiday plays featuring a local theater troupe, or offer some other type of theatrical entertainment that your family can enjoy. Musical performances are often held, as well, ranging from orchestras to sing-a-longs.<ref>http://ift.tt/2j7qbHh; Check the local movie theaters for special showings of classic holiday films like “It’s a Beautiful Life” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.”		# Take in seasonal plays, movies, celebrations and other performances. Many areas will put on holiday plays featuring a local theater troupe, or offer some other type of theatrical entertainment that your family can enjoy. Musical performances are often held, as well, ranging from orchestras to sing-a-longs.<ref>http://ift.tt/2j7qbHh; Check the local movie theaters for special showings of classic holiday films like “It’s a Beautiful Life” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.”

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