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Have the Best Day at the Andies Prairie Sno Park!

Do you love the winter season? Many people adore this time of year because they like hearing Christmas carols playing on the radio or get excited to make warm gingerbread cookies and hot cocoa! Others love the winter because that means cold weather- and with cold weather comes cold-weather sports! If you love hitting the slopes after the first snowfall of the season, you need to take a vacation to Walla Walla, Washington. This destination provides an abundance of things to do in the winter, like visit the Andies Prairie Sno Park. Learn all about what this place is and what you can do here, then start making your travel plans to Walla Walla, WA, this winter!

Everything You Need to Know About the Andies Prairie Sno Park

Andies Prairie Sno Park Location and Hours

A beloved winter attraction, the Andies Prairie Sno Park is located within the Umatilla National Forest in Weston, Oregon. This area is open from November 1st to April 30th.

Things to Do at the Andies Prairie Sno Park

This is the only designated sledding and winter camping area in all of the Blue Mountains! Once a rock pit, this sloped area has been groomed and developed to create some of the most exciting sledding courses. You will love sledding and tubing down these snowy slopes. Cross country skiing and snowshoeing are fun activities to enjoy here as well; this is a great way to see the surrounding, snow-covered scenery. Be aware that motorized vehicles are not allowed in the sledding or camping area from December 1st to April 1st. Sledding is also not permitted after dark to guarantee safety.

Other Winter Sports to Enjoy Around the Andies Prairie Sno Park

The Umatilla National Forest offers additional winter activities as well! Ski Bluewood and Spout Springs are two popular downhill skiing areas located in this forest. You can also enjoy cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing on the many groomed trails that wind through the Umatilla National Forest.

Where to Stay While You’re Visiting the Andies Prairie Sno Park

After an exciting day of enjoying a multitude of winter sports, you’ll want to warm up in some cozy and comfortable accommodations! Cameo Heights Mansion is a beautiful bed and breakfast located in nearby Walla Walla, WA, that provides the perfect environment for you to unwind after an exciting day visiting the area’s best landmarks. Our gorgeous bed and breakfast is designed for your ultimate comfort; not only do we provide deluxe, internationally-themed rooms with the finest furnishings, but we also offer unparalleled amenities, such as The Vine (our on-site restaurant), theatre room, pool, hot tub, vineyard, library, and game room!  You’re guaranteed to love the experience of staying with us at the Cameo Heights Mansion, so don’t hesitate another second- check our availability and book your stay today!
For more things to do in Walla Walla, WA, like sledding at the Andies Prairie Sno Park, download our free Vacation Guide!
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