"Are you aware what happens up there in winter?" one uncle asked.
"Is there life in Minnesota? I picture the White Witch's Kingdom with everyone frozen in place....." another friend commented.
Here's the thing... some people like snow. Gasp! The horror! I admit, cold weather isn't for everyone, but you may as well make the best of it when it's around, something Minnesotans excel at with equipment like this:
They even plow the greenway so cyclists can bike all year long.
I always wanted to invest in some cross country skis for some outdoor exercise but it didn't make sense in the Black Swamp region, where even a little thaw turned the ground to muddy mush. Combined with the lack of hills, NW OH is very unwelcome to winter enthusiasts. Enjoying winter was an uphill battle, not unlike a practice session for the Jamaican Olympic bobsled team.
Here in Minnesota outdoor activities abound all year, especially winter:
Skiing, snowboarding, sledding and tubing are only part of the fun. As we get settled in we hope to take in some ice fishing.
Perhaps we'll attend the Winter Carnival next year. Featuring ice carvings, snow sculptures, a giant frozen maze, frozen go-kart racing and more, this festival proves Vikings up north know how to have a good time in every element.
Come to Minnesota in the cold season and embrace your inner snowman. I guarantee you'll have more fun than Clark Griswold had on his Christmas Vacation.
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