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Family Fun in the Snow

It’s Thanksgiving and we already have snow on the ground. I suppose that should come as no surprise considering we live in Wisconsin. Still, I was kind of hoping that Mother Nature would wait until at least December 1st before pelting us with the white stuff. Of course, the thousands of snow lovers who eagerly await the first flake of the season do not share my opinion. They are the ones the Appalachian Mountain Club is welcoming with open arms this season. In fact, this year the club is extending its new family weekend series through the winter with programs … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving Family Fun Indoors and Out

For some people Thanksgiving is one of the few chances they get to visit with out-of-town relatives. If you are reuniting with your favorite cousin, a nomadic uncle or just welcoming home your college-coed son this Thanksgiving, consider doing more than just sitting around the house gorging on goodies. The long holiday weekend is the official kick-off to a number of seasonal activities, including ice-skating. Several outdoor rinks open to the public on Thanksgiving. In San Diego, where November temperatures often top 60 degrees, the outdoor Ice Arena is already open for business. If you prefer snow to ice, then … Continue reading →

More Winter Travel Deals For Families

From Oregon to Washington, D.C., Utah to Texas, holiday travel deals are ripe for the picking. Whether your family enjoys hitting the slopes together or hitting the ice as a unit there are a number of resorts offering package deals that combine lodging and access to winter sporting events. Take a look: OREGON The Sunriver Resort in Sunriver, Oregon is kicking off the holiday season with a “Sugar Plum Special.” Beginning Thanksgiving weekend guests can take advantage of a $50 credit that can be used toward any of 150 different resort activities and amenities, including spa services, meals, and lift … Continue reading →