WOOT! WOOT! Papa’s Polar Patch Is Open!!

It’s Friday, Jan. 3. It’s supposed to hit 40 degrees today. And Papa’s Polar Patch is (finally) open! There is a blizzard warning starting at 6 pm tonight so if there’s any chance to have some fun at the polar patch, it’s this afternoon. The warming house will be toasty; the horse-drawn sleigh rides will…

Closed Thursday; Gearing Up for Final Friday!

Papa’s Polar Patch is closed Thursday, Jan. 2 due to frigid temperatures that will change drastically overnight. Only in North Dakota can we go from -20 below one morning (today) to 20 degrees above zero 24 hours later! That’s right. The forecast is for 40 degrees above zero by Friday afternoon, and then it looks…

Papa’s Polar Patch Is Closed New Year’s Day

It’s a cold stretch, that’s for sure, and Papa’s Polar Patch will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 1 due to low temperatures. According to the forecast, we won’t get to zero today. Looking ahead, the forecast isn’t good for Thursday but get a load of Friday: it could be a repeat of last Friday with temps…

Papa’s Polar Patch Is Closing at 2 pm Monday, Dec. 30

The temperature is hovering around zero and the wind chill is now -15 and dropping. Papa’s Polar Patch will close at 2 pm today, Monday, Dec. 30. We are waiting for the warmer temps forecast for later this week! Thanks for your understanding; cheeks and faces start out rosy and turn white with frostbite all…

Papa’s Polar Patch Is Open Monday, Dec. 30

It’s right on the line between too cold and OK, so Papa has decided to crank up the heat in the warming house and open his polar patch on Monday, Dec. 30. That’s right. If you have the winter gear and need some fun in your day, Papa’s Polar Patch will be ready for you!…