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December 20, 2007

Looking for a rink to skate away on?

The snow is falling, but that doesn't mean it has to be all cars-abandoned-on-the-highway or slipping-on-the-sidewalk. No, snow can also mean a winter wonderland. A good way to capture that feeling? Ice skating.

Of course, there's the Bank of America City Center rink downtown, a great place to take a half-hour twirl on the ice during lunch -- or after work, while everyone else is skidding out on the highway, you can work on your double axel.

There are also rinks in South County, East Bay and along the Blackstone Valley River. Find out more on projo.com.

But remember, ice does not an ice skating rink make.

According to the state Department of Environmental Management, you can't tell if ice is safe just by looking. There are many factors that determine how stable the ice, including the salinity, and presence of currents and streams.

Get more information about the ice skating safety in the DEM's ice safety guide.

-- Brandie Jefferson

Posted by Jack Perry  at 11:30 AM | Permalink

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