Get Outside! July 2, 2026 at 1:27 p.m. Strap on snowshoes, make boozy hot chocolate, explore frozen waterfalls, and 57 other delightful, pandemic-proof activities guaranteed to get you off your couch this winter.
Build an Igloo July 2, 2026 at 1:29 p.m. Just follow these instructions from Lemont resident Jostein Alvestad.
Play all day July 2, 2026 at 1:31 p.m. Snowman building and sledding are so 2020. Here, five new ideas for when the rumpus room walls close in.
Turn Snow Shoveling Into a Serious Workout July 2, 2026 at 1:31 p.m. Trainer Caullen Hudson explains how to incorporate high-intensity interval training into winter’s dullest chore.
Avoid Hating Yourself for Stepping Outside July 2, 2026 at 1:32 p.m. Not every temperature is for everything. Here, a highly technical guide to navigating Chicago-style cold.
See Winter’s Beauty on Snowshoes July 2, 2026 at 1:34 p.m. Walking atop the drifts is a lot more fun than postholing through them.
Play With Fire (and Smoke) July 2, 2026 at 1:38 p.m. Yes, you can cook outdoors in winter! Here are two chef-created recipes to get you started.
Run Away From Everything July 2, 2026 at 1:39 p.m. Put on your grippiest sneakers, go for a jog — and feel a little more optimistic. Promise.