Tue, 12/22/2020 - 10:59am caleb Grayling Recreation Authority implements some new policies to keep people distanced and safe during pandemic By: Caleb Casey | Managing Editor Hanson Hills Recreation Area is now open for skiing and tubing with some adjustments to avoid gatherings inside the lodge due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Hanson Hills had a “soft opening” during the weekend of December 19-20, offering tubing and ski lessons on Saturday and downhill skiing on Sunday. Justin Andre, Director of Operations for Grayling Recreation Authority, said a good number of people showed up to ski on Sunday. “It was a decent showing,” Andre said. “We’re fortunate to get the doors open.”