We’re getting into late February and we’re sure the snow isn’t done falling here in the Northeast! There’s plenty of time left to get our snowpants on and hit the hills. If you are looking for a new place to go sledding, take a look at our favorite hills in our neighborhoods!
Lincoln Park – Albany, NY | Delaware Ave #45
Lincoln Park is the city of Albany’s classic sledding spot. It’s easy accessibility and great hills make it a staple for winter fun.
228 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12202
Blatnick Park – Niskayuna, NY | Eastern Parkway #1
Blatnick Park provides awesome rolling hills, making the park fun for the whole family.
River Rd, Schenectady, NY 12309
Burlington Country Club – Burlington, VT | South Burlington #228.
Sledders of all ages flock to the Burlington Country Club when the snow starts coming down. The terrain is wide and diverse, with plenty of run-out at the bottom.
568 South Prospect Street, South Burlington, VT 05401
Page Park – Bristol, CT | Bristol #204
Home to three of the best sledding hills in Hartford County. From beginner to more advanced slopes, Page Park has it all.
581 King St, Bristol, CT 06010
Long Branch Park – Liverpool, NY | Clay #182
As one of CNY’s few “official” hills, Long Branch Park is the place to be for outdoor winter entertainment.
3813 Long Branch Rd, Liverpool, NY 13090
Frances Slocum State Park – Wyoming, PA | Wyoming #173
Frances Slocum State Park provides great slopes for sledding, and a blast of a time for sledders.
567 Mt. Olivet, Wyoming, PA 18644
Green Hill Park – Worcester, MA | Park Avenue #148
You can tell Green Hill Park is great for sledding just by its name. In the search for great sledding this park does not disappoint.
50 Skyline Dr, Worcester, MA 01605
Monument Mountain Regional High School – Great Barrington, MA | Great Barrington #155
Monument Mountain Regional High School has a large, steep hill. An intense ride for sledding-lovers.
600 Stockbridge Rd, Great Barrington, MA 01230
Memorial Park – Brattleboro, VT | Brattleboro #136
Memorial Park is a fun for everyone experience that will have you coming back every snowfall.
Memorial Park Dr, West Brattleboro, VT 05301
Haleigh Eustis
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Happy Winter! This time of year can tend to drag on as the days are shorter, temperatures are colder, and people wait patiently for the first signs of spring. That being said, there are plenty of activities to keep yourself occupied as the cold weather thaws away slowly. Easy for all ages to make; let’s create bottle cap snowmen ornaments!
What you need:
1. (3) bottle caps for each snowman
2. White paint
3. Black and orange paint pens (sharpies work too)
4. Small pom-poms (choose any color you’d like)
5. Sheets of felt material (choose any color you’d like)
6. Hot glue gun (glue sticks work too but with better results glue guns are preferred)
7. Winter or holiday ribbon
8. Small buttons (choose any color you’d like)
Let’s begin:
- Before we begin, assemble your ornaments pieces. With your colorful felt you can cut and create small hats, and scarves for your snowman. It’s simple. Just cut out 2D shapes of winter beanies and strips of felt (6/8 inches) for your scarves.
- You will glue those to the front of your snowman.
- Cut your holiday ribbon to a length that is suitable for your liking. Remember, this is going to be used to hang your ornament, so whatever length you cut make sure it’s enough when folded.
- With the bottle caps, you’re going to paint the entirety of it white, front and back! This task may feel tedious, but you’re going to want to repeat this if the white paint is streaking on the first coat. Wait until the paint is completely dry to continue.
- Once your paint is dry, take your markers and draw on the snowman’s eyes, coal and nose.
- Now, assemble all of your pieces together. Start simple: hot glue all your bottle caps together. Glue as you would a chain, from top to bottom, not back-to-back.
- Next, hot glue your ribbon to the back of the snowman’s head. Make sure it’s shaped like a loop so it can hang on hooks or branches!
Make the most of this snowy winter with fun at-home activities!
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