Alabama’s winter destinations are perfect for those families with a limited time schedule.
North Alabama
The Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort near Mentone is as interesting as Lookout Mountain itself. Advanced snowmaking equipment and patient professional instruction have provided Cloudmont with two 1,000- foot, beginner-intermediate slopes.
Two pony lifts take skiers to the top of the slopes that have an elevation of 1,800 feet and a vertical rise of 150 feet. As soon as cold overnight temperatures drop to 28 degrees or colder, the snowmaking begins.
Saddle Rock Golf Course and the Shady Grove Dude Ranch are also part of the 1,000 acres of wooded wilderness. For information call 1-256-634-4344 or visit www.cloudmont.com.
South Alabama
For those who prefer warmer temperatures during the coldest season, visiting the beach in winter can provide an escape.
The beaches of Alabama’s Gulf Coast allow tourists to experience the sights and sounds of the ocean and warmer temperatures than their Alabama cousins in a surreal atmostphere.
For information all 251-974-1510 or visit www.gulfshores.com.
Other Alabama winter destinations can be found by calling 1-800-Alabama or visiting www.800alabama.com
Winter family vacations can be treasured blessings of memories where the journey is as important as a destination.
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