Here are a few suggestions to help make your time in Red River something to remember. (See, if you remember having fun, you'll remember to come back and see us again and we love to share our town with good people.) GIVE IT A TRY Shop Til Ya Drop. First things first. Shopping is the #1 Indoor Winter Sport in Red River. There are things to be found among the shops, stores and galleries that you won't see back home. Some are one of a kind things that you won't see anywhere else. Put on your walking shoes and start down the street. Even during the winter months the daytime temperatures shouldn't be a problem, especially if you wear you coat, ski hat and gloves. Eat The Fun. Food, glorious food can fulfill your minimum daily requirements of vitamins and minerals as well as you daily intake of tasty goodies. There are over 20 eateries that offer everything from bacon, baked yummies, barbeque, burgers, burritos, candy, chicken, corndogs, eggs, enchiladas, fishy dishes, pizza, salads, sandwiches of every description, shrimp, steaks....well, you get the idea. There's even gator and gumbo during Mardi Gras. Nifty atmospheres and nice views, too. Eat it. Snow is the top attraction in winter so use your imagination and see what kind of creative endeavors require the use of snow for entertainment. For instance, the Red River Ski Area has a ton of tubes for rent. Tubing, in case you haven't guessed, is king-sized fun around here. Tubes may be rented at the Chalet most days as soon as the lifts stop running. Do it by yourself or with the family. Snow play. How's this for simple? Lay down on your back, swing your arms wildly about and make a snow angel. The get to your feet, grab a handful of snow and pack it into a ball. Proceed to warn your friends and family that you are about to toss the snowball in their direction. Do not wait for their reaction: throw the snowball, then prepare for a response in the form of incoming balls of snow. When your arms get tired of throwing, roll one of the balls around in the white stuff until it is the size of a volkswagen. Repeat this procedure twice before fixing one large ball on top of another. Decorate the snow figure with any items of clothing not in use by your friends and family. When finished, pause to admire your work and take one last look before departing for a warm environment: the creature of your creation will probable not be in one piece by morning. If that's the case, start the procedure again the next day. Like a healthy treat? Take a walk or hike along the river or through the trees. You'll be amazed what you have time to see when not moving at the speed of your average daily pace. Birds will flit from snowy branch to snowy branch and don't be surprised when you come face to face with a deer of two. If it is snowing, the walk/hike becomes all the more magical. Dress warm and don't walk on frozen ponds or rivers.