Winter

What…pack up and head to Florida for February break? Never!  Nope, this clan is staying put for the upcoming school vacation.  And while the idea of spending some time in Florida is tempting (why yes, I am typing this in the midst of a blizzard…), I love the chance to enjoy local adventures with my kids.  These are the some of the things we’ll be doing over February break.

Snow isn’t that fun when you have to drive in it but it sure is much more entertaining when you have the day off and can enjoy it in other ways! This winter instead of traveling far away for a family ski trip, we stayed local and enjoyed the slopes of Connecticut’s very own Mount Southington. It’s a perfect spot conveniently located right off highway 84 in the rural hills of Plantsville/Southington. A popular destination for both skiers and boarders they have fourteen trails, ranging from bunny slope to black diamonds, the resort has something for every level of skier. They have a great variety of terrain including a terrain park. We've reviewed five other Connecticut Ski Resorts as well.