Some of my most distinct memories as a child were out on the ice with my dad, standing on a frozen lake, bundled up in my warmest gear and daydreaming about the world of possibilities under my feet.

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The beloved tradition of a slide, or toboggan, made of lake ice has returned to Eagles Mere, Pennsylvania, after nearly a ...

With the bitter cold weather we experienced in January, the popular toboggan slide at Eagles Mere has again been built. Our ...

A toboggan run in Eagles Mare, Pennsylvania, that has been closed for 11 years due to warm winters opened once again to the ...

Take a virtual walk through 2025 Ice Palace. There are several events planned during the annual carnival, including artic ...

Since its inception in 1933, the Eagle River Ice Castle has carried forward the techniques and traditions of the Northwoods’ ...