Is there anything quite like sledding or snowball fights as a kid? There is freshly fallen snow, school was canceled, and you KNOW it's time to go outside. I have fond memories of playing in the snow, and as much as I hate the cold, I find myself bundling up to take my kids out to spend precious quality time together.
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- Chestnut Ridge Park - Bruceton Mills, WV - When snow sledding is available, they also have a snow maker to create additional snow for more fun.
Ohiopyle State Park - Ohiopyle, PA - Ohiopyle maintains a hill by the Sugarloaf snowmobile and mountain bike area. There's a warming hut and restrooms available.
Laurel Hill State Park- Somerset, PA - Sledding hill located in the field loop area of the campground. There's a fire pit and wood for sledders to use, it is lit until 9 pm on the weekends. Weather permitting.
Elizabeth Anna Peach-Bolish Winter Sports Area (Twin Lakes) - Greensburg, PA - Sled at your own risk; sleds are not provided. Small covered shelter and fire provided. There are three sledding and tubing runs available.
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Seven Springs - Champion, PA - Click here for prices and more information
Hidden Valley - Somerset, PA - Click here for prices and more information
Elizabeth Anna Peach-Bolish Winter Sports Area (Twin Lakes) - Bring your own tube
Boyce Park - Plum, PA - Click here for prices and information.
Nemacolin - Farmington, PA - Open only to overnight guests and all-access members. Click here for more information.
Indoor Ice Skating
- Morgantown Ice Arena - Morgantown, WV
- The Ice Mine - Connellsville, PA
- cfsBank Event Center - Belle Vernon, PA
- Kirk S Nevin Arena - Greensburg, PA
Outdoor Ice Skating
- UPMC Rink at PPG Place - Click here for more information on tickets.
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- Seven Springs - Champion, PA
- Hidden Valley - Hidden Valley, PA
- Boyce Park - Plum, PA - Must buy tickets in advance
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Cross Country Skiing
- Click here for a great beginner guide on cross-country skiing and where to get rental equipment.
- See this website for a map of local trails on which you can cross-country skii.
Snow-Shoeing
You can snowshoe at many state parks like Ohiopyle, Kooser, and Keystone.
You can rent snowshoes at Wilderness Voyageurs in Ohiopyle!
Dress warm, explore nature in the winter, and have fun!
If you don't see your favorite winter spot on the list, email me at kaylah@macaronikid.com and I'll add it!
