Updated January 5, 2017
How to enjoy the outdoors all through the winter
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Cool, crisp temperatures and clear, expansive views are just a few perks of outdoor winter adventures — but if your fingers and toes are numb or the kids are echoing a constant chorus of “I’m cold,” that winter adventure can quickly become a nightmare.
“With the leaves off the trees, the views are spectacular and, if it’s snowing, that just adds to the experience,” said Angie Sheldon, Five Rivers MetroParks outdoor recreation coordinator. “But if you’re cold, you’re not going to enjoy it.”