The new year is in full swing, and so is all the snow and cold that comes with a Midwestern winter. Make the most of it all with some of the best ways to get out and play. ...

Forget about Vail and the Rocky Mountains. Let the powder fly at these top Midwestern destinations, all close to home but just far enough to make a quick escape. ...

We hardy Midwesterners know that all it really takes to have some fun in the winter is a good hill, enough snow and the right equipment. Here are some of the best locations in our region to ski, board and sled. ...

We choose to see snow not as a deterrent to fun, but as the very thing that makes winter exceptional. Explore some of the destinations and activities that only get better when cold winds blow. ...

A great weekend’s journey is right inside our region. Here are some excellent places to play. ...

A great weekend’s journey is right inside our region. Here are some of our area’s excellent places to play. ...

It may be cold outside, but our region's best winter fun is just heating up. We dare you not to find somethign to celebrate this season, as Chris Linden shares some of our favorites. ...