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How To Make A Kansas City Winter Enjoyable, Even During A Pandemic

The Snow Creek Mountain Resort in Weston, Missouri offers skiing and snowboarding for those seeking outdoor activities.
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The Snow Creek Mountain Resort in Weston, Missouri offers skiing and snowboarding for those seeking outdoor activities.

This year has had many of us staying inside but winter doesn't have to mean more of the same. Whether it's rearranging your home's interior or hitting the slopes, there are plenty of fun seasonal options.

Cold weather is approaching and if you're wondering how you to spend the coming months, these winter enthusiasts have plenty of ideas for activities during a winter pandemic.

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