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This afternoon my daughter and I met up with some friends at the Rolling Hills Sledding Hill in Ypsilanti Township. After some initial hesitation, as we were leaving she declared it “The Best Sledding Hill Ever!” The weather was nice for sledding as well – sunny and just below freezing so it never got too […]
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Each year, Michigan Snowsports Industries Association (MSIA) is offering free skiing via a “Cold is Cool” Passport to all 4th and 5th graders in Michigan. Free Skiing Offer Kids will be allowed up to 3 lift tickets or trail passes at each of 29 participating ski areas with their Cold is Cool passport. As of 2021, the
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It’s Wednesday and the weather is questionable, so this is Ann Arbor Public School’s fourth Wednesday in a row without school. School Closures I received the 5:15a phone call from AAPS that school are closed again. Many other local schools and districts are closed, but not everyone. Notably Dexter, Whitmore Lake, and Saline were not
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The hill at LSNC has been recommended by readers in our Best Places to Sled in Ann Arbor article. Despite site issues at LSNC the hill is available this year.
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The calendar may be the middle of February, but the weather this week is definitely spring like. Yesterday I was reviewing my activity reviews from the summer looking for outdoor ideas. Unfortunately, many outdoor activities are closed for the season. However, I do have a number of great outdoor suggestions for the next few days. Matthaei Botanical Gardens Matthaei
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Are you looking for the best places to sled in Ann Arbor? Veterans Memorial Park is an option. However, there have been several injuries reported in 2025 at Veterans Memorial Park. We recommend looking at other options until these safety issues are resolved. The Sledding Hill at Veterans Memorial Park The hill at Veterans Memorial
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Sledding at Huron Hills Golf Course is a lot of fun for kids (and adults) of all ages. With a number of hills, there are options for everyone.
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For the last few years, I have heard about Snow Cream. We have never made it before. However, after the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum shared a recipe this morning, I knew we should give it a try. With 14″ of snow in Ann Arbor, today was a good day to try it since we had lots
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Olive Garden is introducing several new menu concepts this winter. I was invited to attend a tasting of the Olive Garden Menu Changes with a 10 course tasting menu. Before the event, she was trying to figure out what the 10 courses would be called (coming up with appetizer, salad, entree, and dessert). Olive Garden Menu Changes Olive
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After 3 attempts at an indoor play space, this location is now a karate studio. The play structure has been removed. One of my Facebook followers just shared that The Jungle Gym opened this week in Ypsilanti. The Jungle Gym is located at 1834 Whittaker Rd in Paint Creek Shopping Center on Whittaker Rd, in the
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