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Experience a Winter Paradise at the Homestead Resort in Midway<\/strong><\/p>\n

California transplant Brent Christensen began \u201cbuilding\u201d with ice in his Utah backyard \u2013 ice towers and slides for the kids. Next, he built an igloo, and added chunks of snow and ice to his original structure. Christensen says that\u2019s when he started thinking about icicles, and whether he could \u201cgrow\u201d them.<\/p>\n

\"53\"<\/a>Grow them, he did \u2013 into what are now popularly-known as the \u201cIce Castles.\u201d In Midway, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and serene winter landscapes, this fantasy-land seems right at home. The Ice Castles are unique, stunning creati ons of towers, archways and caves. Ice walls that stand up to 20 feet conti nue to grow throughout the winter season \u2013 doubling or tripling in height! Christensen\u2019s patented method for \u201cgrowing\u201d these ice structures requires Mother Nature\u2019s help: lots of water and cold temperatures. Sprinklers spray water onto metal racks to form thousands of icicles. These are removed, planted in the ground and drenched with water; wind and cold weather determine their shapes and forms. At night, the structures are enhanced by LED lights embedded in the ice, adding color and light to this winter paradise.<\/p>\n

Bundle up and be amazed by this unique \u201ccollaboration\u201d between man and nature!<\/p>\n

Visit the Ice Castles at Homestead Resort in Midway, Utah. IceCastles.com<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Experience a Winter Paradise at the Homestead Resort in Midway California transplant Brent Christensen began \u201cbuilding\u201d with ice in his Utah backyard \u2013 ice towers and slides for the kids. Next, he built an igloo, and added chunks of snow and ice to his original structure. 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