Other Recreation

The Nintendo Wii video game system has captured the heart of kids and adults of all ages due to its interactive games and features. Two popular games include Wii Active and Wii Fit. Both games...

Competing in sports is fun and, in theory, free. All you need is a basketball and a hoop, a tennis and a racket, a football and some buddies. But money comes into play when you join an organized...

Installing the fuel tank on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle is easy to do and should take less than thirty minutes. The Harley-Davidson's gas tank is held on by two to three bolts and of course the...

A galvanized post resists corrosion and will extend the life of your completed tetherball setup. The galvanized pipe requires a hole drilled near the top to accept an eyebolt that you then attach...

Throwing or flinging a Frisbee is not as easy as it looks. It takes some practice to build up good Frisbee skills. There are many ways to throw a Frisbee, but the most basic throw is the backhand,...

Archery is a sport that can be played indoors or outdoors. A standard 10-ring target is used in most archery events. The first and second outermost rings are white. The third and forth rings,...

Miniature golf is an activity most people enjoy. According to Fundraiser Help, organizing a mini golf tournament is an easy way to make money. Your tournament could be used as a fundraiser for a...

Whether you have brand new roller skates or vintage ones, you'll eventually have to replace the bearings. You normally will replace them all at once, but occasionally you'll need to just replace...

For the avid skater, learning to change out and rotate your wheels is a necessary skill. Because the edges of your inside front wheels tend to wear out faster, rotating them prolongs the life of...

Ladder ball is a popular beach and barbecue game, also known as blongo bowl or horse balls, for its similarity to horse shoes. Points are scored by trying to toss a pair of golf balls, connected...

You love to roller skate, and now you need to change those wheels! If you're outfitting your skates with outdoor wheels or adding a super speedy indoor set, you need to know how to change your...

Everyone loves a cozy fire to sit around. It is one highlights of camping and the outdoors. Many people would like to have a fire pit in the backyard to enjoy the feeling year-round but purchasing...

Garden games are a fun way to enjoy the sunshine, fresh air and have fun whether at a party, family reunion or neighborhood gathering. The garden need not be your own, games can be played in parks...

Scoring in ten pin bowling is relatively simple. There are 10 rounds, called frames, and in each frame the bowler gets two chances to knock down as many pins as possible. There are two special...

Badminton is a popular racket sport played by hitting a shuttlecock back and forth across a net. The net and posts did not actually make an appearance until the 1860s when officers of the British...

If your trampoline mat is starting to wear out, you don't need to replace the whole set. Instead, save money by purchasing a trampoline replacement mat. If you don't purchase another mat when...

Airsoft is a popular war-simulation game, similar to paintball, only instead of firing paint-filled pellets at opponents, you fire small plastic BB's. Most airsoft guns come in stock colors,...

Heelys are a popular style of shoes which feature small wheels in the heels of the soles of the shoes. These wheels enable the wearer to roll and glide as if wearing skates, but are also small...

It's inevitable your Skidoo will accumulate rust from hours on the lake or ocean. Consistent maintenance and rust removal is needed to prevent the rust from causing bigger problems. You can...

Dirt ramps are useful for jumping bicycles, motorcycles and even go-karts. Building a sturdy, good dirt ramp can be done by anyone with a bit of ingenuity. Many ramp builders will use a bulldozer...

The favorite part of the day for most elementary school children is recess, and the favorite part of recess is playing on the jungle gym, the bars or the myriad other structures that dot...

For over 40 years, Intex companies such as Intex Recreation Corp. have designed and crafted a wide variety of recreation products including Intex Pools--a full line of stationary and portable...

The Intex Recreation Corp.'s Easy Set line of portable quick-fill swimming pools offers users the ability to enjoy a cool respite from summer heat without the hassle of owning and maintaining a...

Dogs are not the only ones who play with a ball. Seals are not the only ones who do tricks with a ball. Humans have built sports franchises because of the ball: baseball, football, basketball,...

One of the nice things about traveling in an RV is that you can take most of your home conveniences with you to the outdoors. One of these conveniences is running water. RVs have water pumps that...

Dry saunas are usually more sanitary and more easily sanitized because bacteria doesn't thrive in dry air. However, in a traditional sauna with steam rocks or in a steam room lie-down sauna,...

The Glock 17 is one of the most popular pistols in the world, and is widely carried by many law enforcement officers and civilians. In this tutorial, I will show you how to properly field strip a...

When you purchase a knife, whether it be a kitchen knife or a pocketknife, the blade is at its optimal sharpness. However, after a few uses the blade becomes dull and can hinder your ability to...

Horseshoes is a fun game of skill that can be enjoyed by the entire family. Players stand at opposite ends of a horseshoe pit and throw horseshoes, attempting to land the horseshoe around a pole...

Slow-pitch softball is one of the most popular sports in the United States. One of the charms of softball is the way new ideas and rules are constantly adopted to keep up with changes in the game....

Hunting for antler sheds is a fun an rewarding activity that can be done alone or with the whole family. Typically deer shed their antlers in late December through January, depending on the...

Tru-Glow's red dot sight has two-power magnification. It's one of the few two-power red dots with a 30mm lens. It's waterproof and fog proof. The device has an 11 position rheostat for controlling...

After a long drive in your RV you arrive at your destination. Your trip was safe and everything worked fine. Everyone in your group is ready to get going and enjoy the outdoors. As the owner of...

Having workout equipment at home has its advantages. You don't have to pay an expensive gym membership. You'll never have to wait in line for a machine and take unnecessary breaks in between sets....

Using a deadfall-style live trap is an effective and low-cost method for trapping coons for their pelts or eliminating them as pests. The traps can be constructed quickly and easily with no cost...

A PVC deer feeder is among the easiest, most basic feeder to build yourself. A well-placed feeder can attract deer in the area for hours of observation; or, you can use a feeder to attract deer...

if you've spent any time at the ocean, you've probably seen somebody's beach umbrella snatched up by a burst of wind and sent cartwheeling along the shoreline. Hopefully no one got knocked upside...

ATVs or all terrain vehicles are off-road recreational vehicles that are rugged, fast and can be a lot of fun. ATVs are built for trail excursions and sometimes can be loud, as their exhaust...

Federal Firearms Licenses, or FFLs, are required by the United States in order to buy, sell or distribute firearms in a commercial setting. FFLs are issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,...

Chocks physically prevent a wheel from moving forward or backward unintentionally. You can make chocks out of metal, wood or any other material that the wheel is unlikely to crush. You usually...

Three-speed bicycles, such as the Raleigh Sports and Tourist, are know for their ease of use, reliability and ride quality. Unfortunately, without a general knowledge of the workings of a...

Running a sporting league, whether it is a pick-up league, a semi-professional league or even just a fantasy league, can be a tiresome activity with many tasks to be completed. Many commissioners...

There were one hundred and eighteen instances of shark and human interactions in the world in 2008. Fifty-nine of these incidents were unprovoked shark attacks (twelve fewer than in 2007). Four...

Mini golf is one of the most popular family recreational activities. While playing at a public course is fun, it can also be pricey if you wish to play frequently. Building your own course is more...

Originally known as "quoits," the game of horseshoes has changed since first played by the ancient Greeks. The rules of the American version of horseshoes were developed in Kansas City, Kansas in...

Have you ever gone to the bowling alley with friends and been disappointed that you couldn't hook the bowling ball. If you want to learn how to hook a bowling ball to either show off to friends...

Creating a home miniature golf course in your yard is a great way to create a fun place for kids and adults alike to knock the golf ball around. No mini golf course is complete without a good set...

A chopper bicycle is a type of bike modeled after chopper motorcycles. The main feature of chopper bicycles is the inclusion of custom parts to give them a unique look. Chopper bicycles typically...

The throttle cable on a motorcycle, four wheeler, or practically any small engine is a part that can usually last a lifetime. However, if not properly lubricated, it may become impregnated with...

Greetings from the Sunshine State! The beach is one of Americans favorite way to relax and unwind. A cool dip in the water when it's 100 degrees outside can give you a new lease on life! Rip...