Discover 18 Midwest Winter Adventures
Come winter, it's easy to hibernate with a book by the fire. But locking yourself away just robs you of the season's stark beauty and serious fun. All it takes to get out there is an idea, a willingness and a couple of layers. We've taken care of the ideas. The rest, you can handle.
Play on frozen ponds
You don't have to skate like Wayne Gretzky to play games on the ice. Heck, you don't even have to skate. Just bundle up, grab some brooms and a ball and head to the pond. In this twist on hockey, everyone seems equally awkward, which gives nonathletes a fighting chance.
Make a party out of icy games at the annual University of Okoboji Winter Games (uofowintergames.com) in northwest Iowa. The event includes softball, bowling and miniature golf -- all on the frozen West Okoboji Lake.
Wherever you head out on the ice, be safe. Look for 6 inches of clear, fresh ice or stick to areas declared ready for use by local recreation departments.
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