Snow Tubing Facility Opens at Wilmot Mountain, Kenosha County, WI

Kenosha, WI  (January 9, 2012) – Far from the Northwoods, this corner of Wisconsin has its own mountain of winter fun. Located midway between Chicago and Milwaukee on the Lake Michigan shore, the Kenosha Area is home to Wilmot Mountain, Southeastern Wisconsin’s premiere ski and snowboard facility. And now, it adds another feather in its winter cap: snow tubing! 
 
Independent of Wilmot Mountain’s runs, lifts, and terrain parks for skiing and snowboarding, the brand new snow tubing facility features over 1,000 feet of multiple tubing lanes and a state of the art covered people mover conveyor lift, so participants don't have to hike back up the hill! Coming soon is a specially sized "kiddie" tubing hill, for ages 2 to 4 years old. Groups of 20 or more qualify for snow tubing group discounts.
 
Snow tubing is a great winter sport for all ages, no experience necessary. Families can make a day of it on the mountain - whether snow tubing, skiing, or snowboarding! Live music on the weekends, snow sports classes, and alpine racing are among Wilmot Mountain’s features. Wilmot Mountain, which makes its own snow, is located at 11931 Fox River Road. Learn more at wilmotmountain.com or call (262) 862-2301.
 
Additional Kenosha Area outdoor winter activities include sledding, cross country skiing, and snowmobiling. Petrifying Springs Park (4909-7th St.) and Richard Bong State Recreation Area (26313 Burlington Road) are two popular cross-country skiing locations. This winter marks the opening of the lighted cross country ski trail at Petrifying Springs Park. Fox River Park (Hwy. F and Hwy. W),Petrifying Springs Park, Alford Park (2901 Alford Drive), and Washington Park (1821 Washington Road) are among favorite places to sled. Snowshoes are available to rent at Pringle Nature Center (9800 160th Ave.). Snowmobile trails are throughout the county. For the Snow Conditions Report, visit www.travelwisconsin.com.
 
For more information about the winter experience in the Kenosha Area, as well as a Kenosha Area Visitors Guide, log on to www.KenoshaCVB.com or call the Kenosha Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at (262) 654-7307 or (800) 654-7309. The Visitors Guide is also available by visiting a Kenosha Area Visitor Information Center. The I-94 location is at I-94 & Hwy. 165 East Exit 347, while the Downtown Kenosha location is at 812 - 56th St. Follow us on Twitter and “Like” us on Facebook to receive updates about events, specials, and more.
 
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