Dale’s Destinations: WAAYs to Break the Winter Cabin Fever

By Dale Bader

It has already been a cold start to the winter season, which has kept most of us indoors. Unfortunately, it looks like February and March will remain on the cold side, too. So what can you do with your little ones to break the winter time blues?

Cathedral Caverns State Park

It is hard to enjoy the outdoors this time of year, but how about heading out to cave. Located about 35 minutes southeast of Huntsville, Cathedral Caverns State Park provides an outdoor adventure that you can enjoy even during the coldest of winter days. You may be asking, “How is that true?” Caves maintain a comfortable 60 degree temperature all year round. So when it is in the 30s outside it is nice and warm inside the cave. Throughout my life, I have been to many caves. Cathedral Caverns is definitely unique. Like its name implies, this cavern is quite large and has a wonderful paved walking path, so you can easily push that stroller!

KidVenture

Located in the heart of Huntsville, KidVenture provides a fun environment where kids can be kids while playing hard! It is an indoor playground specifically designed for children ages 6 months to 9 years. Activities for those 3 and older include:

• Inflatable Climber and Slide
• Wooden Pirate Ship with a Pole Slide “All Hands Hoay!”
• Skeeball
• Geodome

For toddlers, KidVenture has a special play area that includes soft climbing and play equipment made of vinyl.

KidVenture didn’t forget about the parents, either. Since the parents must remain with their little ones, KidVenture offers comfy couches for parents to relax and Wi-Fi is also available.

Dale Bader is a meteorologist with WAAY-TV. Make sure to tune in to WAAY-31 during February for the Spring Weather Outlook.