Develop an Appreciation for Dead Grass
Tucked into the southeast corner of Millennium Park, Lurie Garden is a place of surprising natural beauty in winter.
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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
Trainer Caullen Hudson explains how to incorporate high-intensity interval training into winter’s dullest chore.
Zip Around Like an Olympian
Four world-class athletes share tips for upping your game on sleds and skates.
Behold the Beauty of Starved Rock in Winter
Solitude, silence, and stygian beauty await just an hour and a half from the city.
Avoid Hating Yourself for Stepping Outside
Not every temperature is for everything. Here, a highly technical guide to navigating Chicago-style cold.
Go Skiing (Even If It Won’t Blow Your Mind)
The idea of in-state skiing made us laugh too. But desperate times …
Drink Something Hot and Boozy
We asked four of the city’s best bartenders for their favorite outdoor sippers.
See Winter’s Beauty on Snowshoes
Walking atop the drifts is a lot more fun than postholing through them.
Laugh at a Polar Vortex
Whether you’re jogging or just waiting for the train, these hacks from local endurance athletes will make the cold more bearable.