Ma & Pa's Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides

Remember the Days of O'le.  Dashing through the snow in a one horse open sleigh!  Afterwards warm up by the fire with some fresh maple coffee and cookies made by Ma.  Shop 'til you drop in our 1820's log cabin.  A winter adventure you won't forget.  Make a Memory this Winter here at Ma & Pa's!  Ma & Pa’s Gift Shack  440-548-5521 www.maandpas.com

The chill in the air can only mean one thing – it’s time for winter fun at The Toledo Zoo! With half-price admission and all manner of frosty fun, you won’t want to miss this celebration of all things winter!

Winter activities include Cabin Fever Feeds each weekend, where you can watch some of your favorite Zoo animals chow down. Plus you’ll see ice-carving demonstrations, live performances and more!

Snow Shoe Hikes - Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Snowshoe Hikes
Enjoy the serenity of winter in the Cuyahoga Valley by snowshoe! A park ranger will give a brief lesson on how to snowshoe before each hike. Bring water and dress for an active outdoor outing. Space is limited. Fee: $5 per person for snowshoe rental. When snow is less than 4 inches, programs are conducted as hikes without snowshoes and are free. No advance payment is required. Locations will be provided upon registration. To register
call 800-257-9477.

December 17, 2011
Tree Farm Snowshoe Hike
Imagine taking a tractor drawn wagon through evergreens to select your favorite tree for Christmas. What evidence of the past can you find? Discover the historical tree farm story on this 2.75-mile snowshoe hike.
2 - 4:30 p.m.

Saturdays, January 7 or February 18, or
Sunday, February 19
Evergreen Forests Snowshoe

Discover what it is like to snowshoe through large stands of eastern white pine. Their long, soft, green needles are a lovely contrast to white snow. Join us on this 2.5-mile moderate snowshoe hike over hills and along a scenic plateau. 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

For additional info, you may visit this website: http://www.nps.gov/cuva

January 15, 2012
February 11 & 12, 2012

Ski Instruction- Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Dress for outdoor instruction and bring your own equipment. If there is not enough snow, this workshop will be rescheduled based on instructor availability and favorable snow conditions. Fee: $10. Kendall Lake Shelter, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. on 1/8 and 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. on 2/5. To register call 800-257-9477.

Sunday, January 15 or
Saturday, February 11
Intermediate Workshop

Join Park Ranger/Certified Ski Instructor Paul Motts for this workshop
designed for intermediate skiers with a good wedge or snowplow.
Learn a variety of intermediate skiing techniques and come prepared with
your own equipment, ready for outdoor instruction. If there is not enough snow, this workshop will be rescheduled based on instructor availability and snow conditions. Fee: $10. Kendall Lake Shelter, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. To register call 800-257-9477.

Sunday, February 12
Advanced Workshop

This ski class is designed for very experienced intermediate cross country skiers wishing to develop advanced techniques used on narrow and steep trails. You must be able to wedge or snowplow, turn well, and have an effective diagonal stride to take this class. Come prepared with your own equipment, ready for outdoor instruction. If there is not enough snow, this workshop will be rescheduled based on instructor availability and snow conditions. Fee: $10. Kendall Lake Shelter, 9:30 a.m. - noon. To register call 800-257-9477.

For additional info, you may visit this website: http://www.nps.gov/cuva

Thru March 11, 2011
(Cuyahoga County)

Cleveland Metroparks Chalet Toboggan Chutes icy fun kicks off Friday, November 25 and continues through Sunday, March 11, 2012 (weather permitting). Everyone is invited to the Chalet Recreation Area in Strongsville to experience the thrill of tobogganing on ice. Special opening day hours (November 25) are noon to 10:30 p.m.

Riders climb aboard a traditional wooden toboggan, but that's where the tradition ends . . . The twin, refrigerated ice chutes are approximately 700 icy feet long with an initial vertical drop of 70 feet. It's a fast, fun, heart-pumping ride. And, best of all, the Chalet Toboggan Chutes operate with or without snow!

Tobogganing hours for this season are:
Thursdays - 6 to 10 p.m. (Jan & Feb 2012)
Fridays - 6 to 10:30 p.m.
Saturdays - noon to 10:30 p.m.
Sundays - noon to 5 p.m.

The Chalet Recreation Area is located at 16200 Valley Parkway in Mill Stream Run Reservation, between Routes 42 and 82 in Strongsville - just a short distance from I-71 and the Ohio Turnpike.

For more information and for group discounts/reservations, call 440-572-9990.

Do you know want to promote an area Corn Maze or Fall event? Help us grow our list.
(Corn Maze owners - promote your Corn Maze for $25)
Send an email with info to diane@northernohiotourism.com

For additional events see our events page.