We’ve finally hit a break in the weather and Midwesterners are now able to go outside and enjoy the fresh air and sunlight. It’s the perfect winter weather for walking the dog, going for a run, taking the kids sledding, or heading out to the slopes for a day of skiing. Since we are all dying to get out of the house, this week we thought we would share some of the Midwest’s best ski slopes to visit. Here are our top picks!
- Cascade Mountain. This central Wisconsin ski resort is a popular destination for families! Not only do they offer plenty of runs at all different levels, a tubing park, and free skiing for kids ages 12 and under, but it’s also not far from the Wisconsin Dells. This is an ideal place to spend a weekend away.
- Afton Alps. For Twin City dwellers, Afton Alps is the perfect place to visit for a day or weekend trip to check out the 300 acres of ski slopes. Afton sits in the St. Croix River Valley in Minnesota and offers fifty runs at varying levels, plenty of fantastic instructors, and five chalets to warm up in after a long day out on the hills.
- Great Bear Ski Valley. For all our South Dakotans, Great Bear is a fantastic place for families. Located in Sioux Falls, this resort not only has downhill trails, but cross-country ski trails and snow shoeing trails. Of course, there is also the Kirby Family Tubing Park that will no doubt get the kids excited for a weekend away.
- Lutsen Mountains. Located in northeast Minnesota just off Lake Superior, Lutsen is a beautiful destination for both winter and summer. It offers breathtaking views from the mountaintops and equally incredible ski slopes for everyone from beginners to pros.
Now that it’s warmed up a little, there is no excuse not to get out and do something fun with the family! After your ski adventure, be sure to check out the GiftWorksPlus website to see our skiing themed photo frames as well as all our other winter sports frames like hockey and snowboarding frames. They’re perfect to display photos of your family enjoying all of your favorite winter activities!