Snow Sleds in the News

A Whoosh and a Swoosh…
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
2/15/05

The whispering sound of crisp snow against the highly polished wood of a toboggan - coupled with the fast whoosh of the sled as it takes the rider down a frosty slope…It's a winter fun experience like no other in Michigan. When the snow begins to blanket the ground, bundle up the family for an outdoor experience that families and friends have enjoyed together for generations.
Whether it's on a toboggan, a sled, a tube or a horse-drawn sleigh, check out these fun Michigan spots for a great place to glide:

The Fridge Toboggan Run, Waterford - At the popular "The Fridge" toboggan run, up to four riders swoosh down a 55-foot drop and zip along 950 feet at speeds in excess of 30 miles per hour. Toboggans are provided and transported by the park staff. To warm up following an afternoon of frosty fun, visit Lookout Lodge, complete with fireplace, concessions and viewing areas.

Bloomer Park, Rochester Hills - Home of the Mike Walden Velodrome, Bloomer Park's tobogganing hills are legendary. When the snow falls, tobogganing and sledding enthusiasts don warm snow gear and head to the "hills." The park also offers miles of cross-country skiing trails.

Rolling Hills County Park, Ypsilanti - More than 150 acres of rolling terrain offer spectacular natural trails to tube, toboggan and sled. Tubes and toboggans are available for rental. A lodge features a cozy fireplace -- the perfect spot to relax and warm-up.

Stony Creek Metropark, Shelby Township - During the chilly winter months, Stony Creek's scenic 4,400 plus acre park is filled with hilly terrain for tobogganing, sledding and cross-country skiing.

Grand Haven - During Winterfest 2005, January 27-30, check out Grand Haven's unique beauty and outstanding events, including the cardboard toboggan races!

Echo Valley Family Winter Fun Park, Kalamazoo - Guaranteed to be a mile-a-minute thrill no matter what the weather...Echo Valley has installed an all-season sledding surface known as Everslide on each toboggan run. Reach speeds up to 60 mph before coming to a stop at the end of the quarter mile long runs. Don't worry about lugging your toboggan back to the top, the staff at Echo Valley will return the toboggans to the starting platform. If the speed gets to be too much, try a more leisurely pace at the 43,000 square foot outdoor ice-skating rink.

Burchfield Park, Holt - With more than 540 scenic areas along Grand River, Burchfield Park is an amazing winter wonderland boasting sledding hills, cross-country ski trails and two 700-foot long toboggan runs.

Shanty Creek, Bellaire - Aside from its ski and snowboard runs, this resort also offers a straightaway two lane tubing park that is sure to get your blood pumping and horse-drawn sleigh rides through the woods. Check out their cardboard sled races during the KHQ Cardboard Classic on March 19, 2005.

Al Quaal Recreation Area, Ishpeming - After you've trekked the cross-country ski trails, enjoy a thrilling ride on the Toboggan Slide or sleigh riding in the "sled bowl".

Garland Resort, Lewiston - Winter becomes a magical season at Garland Resort. They offer miles of pristine cross-country ski trails, ice skating on their old-fashioned ice pond, wonderful family fun on their own sledding hill and the ultimate get-away-from-it-all experience, a horse-drawn sleigh ride.
Double JJ Ranch, Rothbury - The season beckons you to Double JJ Ranch for the perfect winter getaway. Their 500 foot snow tubing run offers plenty of excitement. Other activities include winter sleigh rides, horseback riding in the snow, dogsledding and much more.

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