11 Reasons Why You Definitely Should Not Be Dreading Winter in Iowa
By Michaela Kendall|Published November 17, 2015
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Michaela Kendall
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Michaela is a born and raised Iowan. She writes for a newspaper by day, and writes content for websites by night. In her spare time, she enjoys reading a good book, or just binge watching Netflix.
Like many Iowans, I used to dread the long, cold winter months… Until I learned how much fun winters can be in Iowa! If you just forget about the cold for a while, you will come to see how the snow actually adds to the beauty of the landscape, or how the freezing cold air feels fresher than anything you’ve ever breathed. Maybe you will notice that pleasant rush of warmth that runs to your cheeks after you come in from the cold, or the comfortable scent of the warm fire crackling in the hearth. There are so many reasons to love Iowa winters, are here are 11 of them:
1. The layers of snow add an element of beauty and magic to the already perfect Iowa landscape.
Seven Oaks Recreation in Boone offers 600 ski rentals and 120 snowboard rentals to winter adventurers of all ages. Hit the slopes here and check out their 11 runs that vary from beginner to expert, and take a ride on the ski lift.
They offer 21 runs, 2 terrain parks, 4 lifts, and 475 feet of vertical for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. And don't worry, if you've never skied before, you can get some lessons from an expert before you hit the slopes!
11. And you can't forget about the joy of picking out your own Christmas tree at one of Iowa's many tree farms, like Victorian Pines Christmas Tree Farm in State Center, shown below.
