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Traffic has increased inside sports and ski shops not only due to snowy weather, but also due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Small businesses and state parks are seeing a large rise in rentals of ski equipment, as cross-country skiing is a great social distancing activity.
Nichols Ski and Snowboard Traffic has increased, sales have increased, people that haven t skied for 20 to 30 years are coming out with their kids, said Karen Nichols, owner of Nichols Ski and Snowboard at 21938 Michigan Ave. in Dearborn. It s been really fun and people are having a really good time.
Skis, boots and pole rental sets at Nichols start at $25 a day and go up to $100 for nine days, according to their website. Skis, boots and poles can be rented separately as well.
Best Places to Live in the Midwest
By Abby Monteil, Stacker News
On 1/13/21 at 8:00 PM EST
Although the Midwest region of the United States has been derogatorily referred to as flyover country in some instances, millions of Americans are more than happy to make their homes within these states. The cost of living tends to be cheaper, and the people are often naturally friendly.
The Midwest is also a great example of the United States diversity. There are plenty of small towns, from University Heights, Iowa, to Westwood, Kansas. Then there are the big cities, like Chicago, the Twin Cities, St. Louis, Detroit, Milwaukee, and more. But one increasingly viable option for everyone (from young professionals to families to retirees) is to live in suburbs with easy access to the city. In fact, many Midwestern suburbs consistently rank at the top of the best U.S. places to live lists. Why? They offer a close-knit feel, with good access to nature and safe neighborhoods. Meanwhile, th