One weekend winter activity you might enjoy is downhill or cross country skiing. Both are great ways to get outside, enjoy some fresh air, and get some exercise. If you haven't tried skiing before, most ski resorts have trained professionals on staff that can fit you with the right equipment and teach you how to get the basics down. To find a ski resort in your area, go to skiresortguide.com. There you will be able to search for cross country and downhill ski resorts within your area and find information about the terrain, costs, and even the weather at the resort.
A great way to avoid those winter blues is by visiting a relaxation spa in your area. At a spa you can choose to do such things as have a massage, a facial, a body wrap or a sauna. Some spas also provide aromatherapy, yoga facilities or meditation classes. Each spa will have different activities for you, but their goals are all the same: to make you feel at ease. Some spas, like the Mirror Lake Inn and Spa in Lake Placid, allow you to stay overnight so that you can enjoy all of the spa's facilities. Other spas, like A Lasting Impression Massage & Day Spa in Grand Rapids, only have single-day activities available. Visit dayspaassociation.com to find day spas and resort spas near you.
Don't think that tobogganing is just for kids. Adults and kids alike can enjoy ripping down a hill on a sled. Tobogganing is a great way to get outside and enjoy that fresh winter air while getting some exercise as you tow that sled back up the hill. You shouldn't have any difficulty finding a tobogganing hill in your area, but if you're not sure where to look, contact the tourism office in your town or city and ask the person on duty. If you don't have a toboggan, you can pick one up at a local hardware store.
