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PHOTOS BY SHANON ADAME | BCQ Taking a jog in cold weather has many health benefits.
behold. Indeed, in any seasonal change, they remain as serene and spectacular as ever.
Ice Skating
Yes, lessons ought to be learned before donning a pair of skates, but then again, the point is, there’ s no need to hurry. A leisurely stroll around the rink can provide a certain amount of satisfaction and gaining any level of skill is often worth the spills experienced along the way. A little practice can have even a novice skating like a pro … sans any Olympics expectations.
Staying Cozy
A few inches of the white stuff can rekindle memories of winter’ s past, when idyllic environs beckons and a mere gaze allows us to settle into a certain serenity.
And let’ s not forget the Indoor options
Blount County has an array of venues that continue to offer live music and other entertainment throughout the winter. The Clayton Center for the Fine Arts is but one example; in fact, its season is at a peak throughout the winter. Of course there’ s always an option to simply take in a first-run movie on the big screen. After all, there’ s nothing better than watching a movie the way it was meant to be seen, with a bucket of popcorn and a cold drink on hand.
Or, simply stay home:
Snuggle up. Get cozy. Those are sensible suggestions. Need we say more?
A tree is stripped bare of its leaves during the winter season at the Pistol Creek Wetland Center.
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