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Thursday, December 20, 2012

Winter's Finally Here... Enjoy the Snow!

Thursday's storm is expected to bring a blanket of white, and with it comes the chance to enjoy classic winter activities. Check out our lists of places to sled, ice skate and other ideas for winter fun.

  Go sledding! There are places close to every community where you can grab a sled and feel the thrill of racing down a steep slope. Check out our list of favorite sledding hills in southeastern Wisconsin, and maybe find a new one to enjoy. Backyard, neighborhood and fun farther afield Snow doesn't mean you have to stay inside (though this is a perfect weekend to bake cookies and have hot cocoa while getting ready for Christmas). If you want to get outdoors to enjoy the winter—whether it's to the back yard, someplace in town or a day trip—Patch has ideas ready for you. Lace up the skates With the cold finally here, area ice rinks are freezing over and ready for skating. From the Downtown Milwaukee rink at Red Arrow Park to smaller …

Monday, December 3, 2012

Sledding & Tobogganing – Lots of Great Choices!

Gentle hill or need for speed, the Milwaukee area has a sledding spot for everyone.

So you say you are ready for lots of snow and outdoor fun. Well, bundle up, get your sleds, saucers and toboggans ready and bring it on! Whether you’re looking for the thrills of doing down a more challenging sledding hill or if you want to bring the little ones for some winter fun on a gentler slope, there are plenty of great sledding and tobogganing options available in the greater Milwaukee area and throughout southeast Wisconsin. Patch has you covered with the following listing of favorite sledding hills in our area: Whitnall Park – Hales Corners The main hill at Whitnall Park, 5879 S. 92nd St., near the Boerner Botanical Gardens, comes highly recommended by local residents and is located right next to the golf course clubhouse. This …

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CTCMom2009

11:14 am on Wednesday, December 12, 2012

I grew up in Menomonee Falls and did Killer HIll often as it was in walking distance from my house... I don't remember anyone dying, but a friend of mine broke his arm and I ended up in the river that is at the bottom of the hill!   more ›

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