Across Iowa, programs are increasingly drawing residents and visitors outdoors at a time of year when temperatures drop and it may be tempting to hibernate indoors. Winter recreational offerings encourage people to get outside year-round, harnessing the Hawkeye state’s natural assets to keep people active despite colder weather.
Skis, snowshoes in demand as Iowans get outdoors during pandemic
Todd Gillihan of the Iowa City Nordic Club leads a group of cross-country skiers Jan. 17 at Kent Park in Oxford. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Geoff Perrill of Iowa City skis along a trail groomed by the Iowa City Nordic Club Jan. 17 at Kent Park in Oxford. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Todd Gillihan of the Iowa City Nordic Club stands in his cross-country skis before taking off to put in a few more miles at Kent Park Jan. 17 in Oxford. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Jack Piper (left) and Peter Kaboli of Iowa City cross-country ski together with other members of the Iowa City Nordic Club Jan. 17 at Kent Park in Oxford. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)