Top Five Places to Go Sledding this Winter
Whether it’s old school on a toboggan, new school on an aerodynamic rocket sled or last minute on a piece of cardboard or your behind, sledding is a time-honored winter tradition. Hit the hills with our top five area places.
One of the best ways to combat the ever-popular whine of "I'm bored!" over holiday vacation, sledding has the added bonus of being pretty good exercise and the kids may even come home too tired to argue about going to bed. 5. Afton Alps Recreation Area If you're looking for a relaxing snow experience with a minimum amount of effort, check out Afton Alps in Hastings. It provides the snow, snow tubes and even a way back up the hill—its carpet conveyor brings both you and your tube back to the top again and again. Open Thursdays 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Afton is geared toward older kids and adults—snow tubers are required to be 42 inches or taller. Sessions can be …
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