19 Things To Do In WV During The Winter Season | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

19 Things To Do In WV During The Winter Season

"The best way to spread holiday cheer is singing loud for all to hear!" -Elf

513
19 Things To Do In WV During The Winter Season
WikiMedia Commons

A few months ago, I wrote an article about things to do in West Virginia in the fall. I actually did a few of those things! I thought it would be super fun to try to think of different things to do in my home state for each season. While the current winter is very temperamental (weather pun!), I feel like all of these can be accomplished this chilly season.

1. Sledding down a really big hill.

2. Ice skating. Fairmont, WV even has an ice rink that offers free admission and free skate rentals this season!

3. Read a good book while under a thick/heated blanket.

4. Drink a huge mug of hot chocolate with a mountain of marshmallows.

5. Watch home movies with your family. This is a great bonding experience and allows you to visualize your childhood a little better.

6. Get some of your to do list done on a snow day or while on break.

7. Skiing/snowboarding/tubing is great!

8. Dance party to Christmas music with younger siblings/cousins. You'll be their hero.

9. Watch at least one sappy Christmas movie (Lifetime and Hallmark fall under this category).

10. Watch at least one classic Christmas movie (How The Grinch Stole Christmas and Elf can count).

11. Be a kid again and make Santa some cookies.

12. Go caroling! (Even if you are a bad singer, it's fun to see stranger's faces light up)

13. Snow cream is the best for a sweet tooth.

14. Make some sweets to nosh on all break long.

15. DIY projects and crafts to keep yourself occupied while still inside.

16. Make (or buy) an ornament to celebrate all the joys of the past year.

17. Make nice homemade dinners (and leftovers to bring back to school)

18. Holiday parties with coworkers, friends, neighbors, family, etc.

19. Drive around to see decorated houses or the lights at Olgebay in Wheeling, WV.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

179748
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

6858
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

452218
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

23162
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments