12 Ways To Beat The Winter Blues

LEARN TO KNIT

Nautical Yarn offers a variety of virtual knitting and crocheting classes. Get more info here.

GET OUTSIDE

You can purchase snowshoes and cross country skis at Provisions Sport Shop. Cartier Park and Ludington State Park are great local spots to put that gear to good use.

MAKE ART

Ludington Area Center for the Arts has kits of all kinds, complete with instructional videos and everything you need to make art. See what boxes are currently available here.

STAY WARM

Shops like Snyder’s Shoes, Everest Athleisure, and Provisions have the gear you need to keep you warm so you can get outside and enjoy the white stuff.

REDECORATE

Now is the perfect time to redecorate and wait out these last few weeks of winter in a beautiful space. Hegg’s Gallery of Fine Furniture, Kerry’s Blinds, and Ludington Paint & Glass can help you make your vision a reality.

BOARD UP

Gather the family around the table and enjoy a new board game or complete a puzzle from Todd & Brad Reed Photography, Mariellen’s Hallmark, and Backstage Hobbies and Games.

Learn to PLay

If you’ve always wanted to learn to play a musical instrument, grab one that inspires you from Instrumental Music and Sound. They also have instructional videos and lessons to help get you started.

HIT THE TRAILS

The Shoreline Cycling Club maintains miles of singletrack trails in the area. You can get a fat tire bike and the gear to keep you warm at Trailhead Bike Shop and Spindrift Cyclesports. Both shops also have information on area trails.

READ A BOOK

You can cozy up in your favorite chair with a great story from Book Mark or Windowsill. Or borrow a book from the library. They even have virtual book clubs to join.

Ice Skate

Check out a pair of skates from the library and take the kids to the poly skate rink at Waterfront Park.

Go Shopping

Most of our downtown retailers are open all year round. Right now you can score great deals on winter clearance racks and be the first to grab spring styles.

THINK SPRING

Grab a bouquet from All Occasions Floral & Events. A floral arrangement in your home is sure to make you smile while you wait for the spring buds to start appearing outside.