Cross-Country Skiing

Cross-country skiing is an awesome activity that is great for both the body and mind. The body benefits from the cardiovascular workout from this sport. That alone makes it an activity everyone should try at least once. One of the best parts of cross country skiing is that you can go at your own pace, which makes it a great sport for families. The mind benefits from cross-country skiing because it allows you to soak in the beauty of natural surroundings and even see some winter wildlife!
Cross-country ski trails are pretty easy to find, no matter where you live. Most state and county parks have groomed trails dedicated to cross-country skiers Many golf courses allow cross-country skiing too!

To find areas where you can go Cross-Country Skiing, visit the following site:
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/ski/xc.htm

To find information on Downhill Skiing, visit the following site:
Body & Mind - Center for Disease Control Kid's Site:
www.bam.gov/fit4life/cards.htm