Free Snowshoeing At Fort Stanwix

We have lots of snow! Don't hide inside. Go out and play in it at Fort Stanwix in Rome. 

Curious about snowshoeing? Try it for free on January 14th at 10 am on the West Lawn at Fort Stanwix! They have the snowshoes to borrow as you try to complete the circuit around the fort. No reservations needed for this family friendly event. Just be ready for some good healthy fun.

This winter sport has been around for thousands of years and is relatively inexpensive. It's a great way to go hiking in the winter with the entire family. Snowshoemag.com says it burns more than 600 calories per hour and snowshoers can burn more than 45 percent more calories than walking or running at the same speed.

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