Walking in a Winter Wonderland: 11 Tips for Cold-Weather Hiking

Nature & Outdoor Excursions

Family Fun

Bill and Jeri McMinn love to hike — and colder temperatures are an invitation to bundle up and keep exploring.

Jeri McMinn stands at the bottom of a huge ice formation.

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Story: Colleen Smitek

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