Other Recreation

A game similar to badminton was played long ago in China, where players kicked a small piece of cork with protruding feathers. By the 1500s a version using rackets was being played elsewhere. It...

Have to go outside after it's just rained? There's a way to avoid getting your feet all dirty and tracking mud back inside the house.

Horseshoes is a popular game played all over the country, from the parks during a family reunion to college campuses while tailgating. If you plan on playing the game, it is important to know the...

Cornhole is a bean bag tossing game played on a field or a cornhole court. Two scoring zones, called cornholes, are 6 inches in diameter and either 21 feet or 27 feet away, depending on the age of...

Shuffleboard is recreational game played by attempting to slide scoring disks into one of the scoring zones at the far end of the court with a long stick. Shuffleboard courts can be found in a...

How often do we think of how much weight we're gaining by just sitting at our laptop? What could we be doing that might help us not get that extra weight gain by sitting on our butts? Here's a few...

You'll learn how to do a successful front flip on a trampoline. Finally you'll be able to land on your feet and maybe start twisting.

Footbag, also known as Hacky Sack, is a recreational activity invented in 1972 by Mike Marshall and John Stalberger of Oregon. In 1983, the two men sold the rights to their concept to Wham-O Inc.,...

Learning to ride a bicycle as an adult may evoke some fear in you -- fear of falling or fear of embarrassment. You can conquer this challenge alone, without a parent or other adult's hand to help...

To move hula hoop from waist to torso without using hands, stand with with feet about two feet apart, bend knees and move body in a swirling motion. Move hula hoop around torso without using hands...

Spring is here and as the weather warms up, outdoor activities abound! Picnics, trips to the beach and strolls through the park can all be enhanced by a little impromptu gymnastics. What better...

You want to build a crow's nest tree house in your back yard. We plan to show you exactly how to go about it for hours of fun for your kids. You and your children will love being able to peer out...

If deer are eating up your favorite plants, there are some simple things that you can do to repel the deer that live in your neighborhood and discourage them from eating your landscaping plants.

Handstands are not only fun, they are great exercise and a handy way to impress people. Most people don't seriously try to learn because they are scared of getting hurt or falling, but once you...

Tree climbing is a good way to exercise and experience nature with a whole new perspective: from the top of a tree. It also makes a great year-round sport.

Do this scooter trick and before you know it you're yelling, "Look mom, no feet!" On second thought, maybe mom won't want to see this thrilling stunt. When you get really good at the no-footer,...

A barrel roll is essentially when you twist your body in one full rotation either to the left or to the right. To do this, you drop your feet slightly and bring one arm into your chest, then roll...

If you ever end up marooned on a tropical island, climbing a coconut tree is a skill that you're going to need. All right, that scenario isn't too likely. However, whether you need to know how to...

People engage in the risky sport of cliff diving all over the world. The sport originated in Hawaii where men dove off of great cliffs to prove their courage and loyalty. You should always take...

Vacations at a lake can be a wonderful experience, even more so if you have a swim raft to take out on the lake. Unfortunately, swim rafts can be quite expensive if bought from a store, so use...

There is nothing like that day in gym class when the teacher pulls out the rope and expects you to climb it. It can be a tad frightening to think of yourself dangling in the air, clutching a few...

The reverse vault is a simple way of overcoming a low-lying obstacle. It's one of the simplest vaults in parkour, but it's also one of the most stylish. Entering a reverse spin can be frightening...

If your sport of choice is Ultimate Frisbee, it can be difficult to motivate enough friends for a game. But if you know at least three other people interested in throwing a disc, Hot Box is a...

Hacky sack is a backyard game you play with a small bean-bag ball. A great hacky sack player needs agility, quick reflexes and dexterity. It also helps to get the home court advantage. Like any...

Roping a steer can be a fun activity that requires timing and some skill. The good news is that you don't have to start out right away with the live animal, but rather work your way up to it. Read...

Speleology is alive and well in the Sunshine State, making sandy beaches only one of Florida's claims to fame. In North Central Florida alone, within a 20-mile radius, there are more than 30...

"Skinning a cat" sounds like a cruel torture for someone's pet, but it's a favorite activity of active youngsters. It results in what seems to be a feat of double-jointedness. The following...

The game of Cornhole is a fun and easy game for time spent outdoors. It is often found on college campuses, cookouts and while tailgating. The platforms are easy to make for someone who has a...

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Your body must be in the right position in order for you to properly control your motorcycle. Here are some suggestions for the best way to ride.