Page 3 - Winter Activities News Today

Arctic Fever kicked off in Excelsior and Shorewood the weekend of Jan. 19-20 in a slightly different form due to the inconsistent weather Minnesota has seen this year. While the

Club provided safety lessons to 22 young riders in December

Dane County and City of Madison Parks plan a free fun weekend.

Warming House at Harman now open. Both the pleasure and hockey rinks are flooded and have skatable ice. Warming house will be open Monday through Friday 12 to

Snow days were magical as a child. Hoping to rediscover that magic, a reporter braved the cold in 1981 to throw snowballs, build snowmen and sled down hills in this hilarious retro find.

"They were all handmade in the 1950s and they were part of the Peterborough Puppet Guild, we have more than 100 with about two dozen on display," said curator Kim Reid.

Signs banning tobogganing have appeared in some Toronto parks, with local officials drawing up a list of approved locations. Some locals say they're concerned.

The Old Library of Trinity College, a cornerstone of Dublin's history, offers a journey through Ireland's past. Its stunning architecture and rare collections, including the Book of Kells, are a must-see for visitors.

Winter has arrived and while some prefer to hibernate others prefer the outdoor activities, Balsam Moon Preserve is offering a bit of both over the next few months.

From Eco Park to Alipore Zoo and Shibpur to Santiniketan, the allure of winter means six weeks of picnic season. The writer takes a trip down memory lane