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Winter Fun Heats Up in Packer Country
GREEN BAY, Wis.
Jan. 6, 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - When the weather gets cold in Packer Country, the action
gets hot - indoors and out. From the excitement of snowmobiling
to the spectacle of a touring Broadway performance or the
thrill of casino gaming, winter in Packer County is no time
for hibernation.
Grab the poles, slip into the bindings and hit the trails
for a spectacular winter experience on Packer Country's extensive
system of cross-country skiing trails. With plenty of rolling
landscape and abundant snowfall you are sure to find the perfect
trail whether you are a seasoned pro looking for a challenge,
or a first-timer just out to try something new.
For those looking to get the adrenaline pumping with a little
more power,
Packer Country's is a snowmobiler's paradise. Whether cruising
across the open farmlands or enjoying the scenery while cruising
along the Lake Michigan shoreline, riders can get up to date
trail conditions and trail maps by calling the Brown County
Snowmobile Alliance (920/448-4466), Kewaunee County Snowmobiling
(920/388-7199) and Manitowoc County Snowmobile Trails (920/758-7669).
Children of all ages fill the air with laughter during a
day of snowtubing down the Packer Country hills. Open weekends
all winter long, the Winter Sports Complex (920/388-0444)
in Kewaunee thrills young and old alike with five snow-tubing
chutes, each more than 500 feet long. And the fun doesn't
stop when you reach the bottom. Simply grab a hold of the
towrope and enjoy the ride back to the top of the 150-foot
high hill. Snow lovers in Green Bay can head over to the Triangle
Sports Area (920/448-3365) for a day of fun on the 350-foot
long tubing runs.
Winter in Packer Country isn't all about the outdoors though
of course. From Broadway shows to the cheer of the crowds,
there are plenty of ways to heat up the winter days and nights.
The arts come to life as touring companies take to the stage
at the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts (920/465-2217)
in a display of spectacular costumes, song and dance. Winter
highlights include Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance (January
3-5), Spider-ManÔ Live! (January 23-26) and Disney's
Beauty and the Beast (February 11-16).
Sports fans can cheer on the home team as Green Bay Gamblers
Hockey (1-800-895-0071) and University of Wisconsin-Green
Bay Basketball (920/465-2625) take to the friendly confines
of the new Resch Center. And the happy cheers continue over
at Oneida Bingo & Casino (1-800-238-4263) as visitors
test their skills at blackjack, high stakes bingo and slots.
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