4 Splurges and 4 Steals for Your Family’s Winter Fun

Hop aboard for a ride through a winter wonderland. Is there any snow adventure more picturesque? 

• Splurge: Mountain Springs Lodge in Leavenworth takes the traditional horse-drawn ride to a luxurious level with its Sleigh Dinner Ride package. Your family adventure begins at dusk with a ride through snowy woods to Beaver Creek Lodge, where you gorge on a gourmet spread of filet mignon, smoked salmon, veggies and dessert beside the fireplace. Cost: adults, $75; ages 3–12, $40; chil-dren 2 and younger, free 
• Steal: Sun Mountain Lodge in Winthrop hosts daily rides on a big wooden sleigh pulled by beautiful draft horses through snowy high country above the Methow Valley. Halfway through your journey you’ll stop at a miner’s tent for some hot chocolate. Sleigh rides run daily from December to early March. Make reservations at 509-996-4735. Cost: adults, $17; children 12 and under, $12