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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Patch Pick Contest: The Best of Valentine's Day in Cedar Falls

Hey Cedar Falls - how do YOU want to spend Valentine's Day? With cupcakes? Nature? Theater? You tell us, and we'll anoint a winner of romance.

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we want to know - what's your idea of a romantic day in Cedar Falls? Patch selected three local options for Valentine's Day romance. All are great. But only one can win. Which it will be, is up to you. Contest: What's the most romantic choice for Valentine's Day in Cedar Falls? Contestants: Sweets from Scratch Cupcakery, a walk in the woods with your loved one at Hartman Reserve, and a romantic evening at Lampost Theatre. Above and below, each contestant's name is hyperlinked to their listing in Patch's business directory. To participate, on their business directory listing page, leave a review of why you think it is great. Here's how we decide the winner: The contestant that receives the most reviews on …

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Scratch Cupcakery, Hartman Reserve Nature Center, and The Lampost

dakota jones

4:52 pm on Monday, February 20, 2012

i dont care what it is, as long as im spending time with my girlfriend.   more ›

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Snowshoeing Growing in Popularity as State Competition Slides into Cedar Falls

There's finally enough snow to join the growing number of Cedar Valley snowshoe enthusiasts, with two snowshoe events this weekend at Hartman Reserve and snowshoe rentals available from local businesses.

Snow has finally descended, warming the hearts of what local businesses say are a growing number of Cedar Valley snowshoe enthusiasts. The Runner's Flat and Europa Ski and Cycle, both of which rent and sell snowshoes, said that over the last few years, they've seen a growing number of people interested in the winter sport. "Last year was the first year we couldn’t keep them (snowshoes) in, rentals or sales," Stacey Turilli, manager at the Runner’s Flat, said. "It’s definitely growing." She and Jonathan Smith, a sales associate at Europa, said they think more people are trying to stay active in the winter and are looking for ways to use local trails throughout the year. Both Hartman Reserve and George Wyth State Park are common snowshoe …

In this Article:

Hartman Reserve Nature Center, The Runner's Flat, and Europa Cycle & Ski

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B.A. Morelli

1:25 pm on Wednesday, January 25, 2012

I've always wanted to try snow shoeing. This sounds like a fun event.   more ›

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