Making Peoria a cross-country skiing destination
A man skis up a a snowy street in Kansas City, Mo., as a winter storm passes through the region Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. AP Photo/Charlie Riedel
The past month’s forecast has brought a series of weekly storms, snowfalls and snow squalls across the Midwest, and while winter brings with it the drudgery of shoveling, slippery ice and travel inconveniences, there are people who welcome winter and take full advantage of the snowfall. For a significant number of Peorians, that means hitting the trails and slopes at Donovan Park. Groomed by two local business owners, the cross country ski trails are gaining traction this winter.
To talk about the trails and his passion for skiing, The 21st was joined by the man behind the volunteer-led efforts.
GUEST:
Brett Beachler
Owner of Peoria’s Beachlers Vehicle Care and Repair
Peoria's big secret: @hannahalani checks in with the dedicated volunteers who make Donovan Park a great place for cross-country skiing. https://t.co/Wvz9I3QoI0 #CrossCountrySkiing @PeoriaParkDist
— WCBU News (@WCBURadio) February 10, 2022
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