See my article, Money, Money, Money for more about kids and money. Kids will be fascinated by the maple sugaring process and will enjoy tasting that sweet syrup. Here is a great article all about the spring ritual of maple sugaring. These are just a few ideas for helping your child understand these changes. As spring approaches, more signs of animals can be seen on the slopes.
Kids love to try to identify tracks, spot animals, and listen to the bird calls.
We've seen deer and turkeys on ski trails, and heard the sounds of many birds just arrived back from their winter in the south. Just this week, we rode the gondola with a fellow who had seen a mink run across the trail while he was skiing, so keep your eyes peeled - you never know what you might see. In each there is a poster with a short article about some aspect of local history and folklore. Famous people from the area are profiled. Some articles tell how ski trails were named, and some are just about North Country items of interest like the Adirondack Black Fly.