Affordable Winter Activities for Single Parents in Utah

If you are currently going through a divorce or starting the process, you know the stress it can put on you and your kids.It is important to make sure you are spending time with them and enjoying activities that will help keep your minds off the difficult process of divorce. In addition, having experienced legal representation from the professionals at Schmidt Law Firm will also help reduce the stress of the process and ensure your rights are protected.

6 Affordable Winter Activities for Single Parents

Utah has so many activities for you and your family during the winter months that are
not only a great time, but are also affordable and will not break the bank.Below we have outlined some of our favorites activities for you and your kids to try this winter season.

• Sledding:

  When people think of Utah they think skiing in the winter. However, Utah also has some of the best sledding and tubing hills around.Sledding is a great alternative to skiing as it is more affordable.You can head to your local store to pick up a sled and hit one of the local parks such as Sugarhouse Park that has some great hills. If you are looking for a bit more adventure then you can go to one of the larger tubing hills such as Soldier Hollow, where you will find tubing lanes that are over 1200 feet long.

• Clark Planetarium:

  If you are looking for an activity that keeps you out of the cold, then the Clark Planetarium is a great option. The planetarium has plenty of free interactive exhibits that are both fun and educational.In addition, they also have some activities such as the IMAX movies and light shows. Admission is typically around $7-$9, so it is still a fun affordable day.

• Utah Olympic Park:

  Just because the Olympics wrapped up here in 2002 does not mean you and your family cannot enjoy the park.There are a ton of free options such as the hiking trails, the ski museum, and the discovery zone. In addition, you and your family can ice skate on the Olympic Oval.Admission is extremely affordable at about $4 plus $2.50 for the skate rental.

• Wheeler Farm:

  Wheeler Farm is a 19th-century working farm where you can bring your kids to see the horses, cows, sheep, pigs and chickens. In addition, the farm offers wagon rides and your kids can even milk a cow.

• Snowshoeing:

  If your kids are a bit older and you arelooking for a fun activity that is also a great workout,then consider taking them snowshoeing. There are many different trails to choose fromand you can typically rent the snowshoes for about $10 a day.

• Hogle Zoo:

  The zoo is a great winter option. In fact, many of the animals at the zoo become more active as the temperature drops. In addition, the crowds tend to be smaller during the winter months so you and your family will have great views of all the animals.

Single Parent Representation from Schmidt Law Firm

While these fun activities will not end the emotional pain that comes with a divorce, they will certainly help you and your kids through the process. In addition, you want to make sure you are represented by an attorney with experience.Schmidt Law Firm has been working in family law in the Salt Lake area for over 18 years and can help you with your divorceincluding anycustody disputes.If you find yourself in need of legal representation, pleaseor call 801-895-3113 today for a complimentary case evaluation.

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