Cup of Cleveland: maple season.

Brandywine

It sure doesn't feel like it, but spring is just around the corner. I love living in a state with four seasons and despite how much we all complain about winter, it can be really fun (and beautiful). To take advantage of these last few snowy days, we spent some time outdoors this past weekend.

Saturday I went snowboarding at Brandywine with Chris, while my snow bunny bff, Brynne skied. We couldn't have asked for a sunnier day to spend on the slopes.

On Sunday, Chris' parents took us to Burton, Ohio where we had a yummy pancake breakfast for the start of the maple season. We walked around the square and spent some time in the cabin learning about how maple syrup is made.

After leaving the cabin, we stopped at the West Woods Park which is part of the Geauga Park District. They had a really cool community art exhibit called "Frozen Artistry" featuring all types of local art and ice sculptures. This exhibit goes through April 19th. You can also rent snow shoes for free here!

Last stop of the day was Lake Metroparks Farmpark. We got to see all types of animals (including lots of baby pigs, lambs and cows). Annnnnd I got to milk a cow! There is also a quilting show running through March 26th.