Duluthians have the opportunity to play two combat games using foam swords thanks to the local Jugger and Belegarth clubs.| Duluth News Tribune
New York has been repurposing outdated infrastructure into community parks, transforming former factories, railroads, and hospitals into recreational spaces. Highlights include the Walkway Over the Hudson and Genesee Valley Greenway, showcasing how abandoned sites can foster connection and community well-being.| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
Do you love to travel—or just tolerate the journey when you have to? Whether you’re chasing adventure or simply getting from point A to B, this week’s theme is all about movement. From cruising in ships to rolling on trains, soaring in planes to road-tripping in cars, your mode of movement tells a story. Do […]| Journeys with Johnbo
This week, Egidio hosts a challenge looking back to #31 in 2019. He writes in his challenge post, “Vast scenes, intimate landscapes, cloudscapes, and nightscapes are all fair game. It was challenging to limit the number of photos I wanted to include here. That is why we call it a challenge, right? Can you select […]| Journeys with Johnbo
June 2023Arlington, South Dakota. November 11, 2025, is Veterans Day. To thank the men and women who have served the country, this Travel Tuesday post features a tour of one of the many tributes to veterans in towns and cities around the country. On May 27, 2013, the American Legion Post 42 dedicated a new […]| Journeys with Johnbo
April 2025.Lihue, Hawaii. We first heard about the Kauai Ukulele Festival on April 12. We were fortunate: The annual event took place on Sunday, April 13. It was scheduled from 11 AM to 4 PM at the Kukui Grove Center in Lihue, Kauaʻi. Best of all, according to the description we found, it was a […]| Journeys with Johnbo
June 2021.Valley City, North Dakota. Over the years, I followed Cee Neuner’s photo challenges and occasionally joined in on my blog. At one point, I realized I wasn’t seeing her posts anymore—and then I learned, through Marsha Ingrao, the sad news of Cee’s passing a few months ago. In her memory, Marsha Ingrao and another […]| Journeys with Johnbo
This week, it’s Tina’s turn to challenge us with both photography and the meaning of the word ephemeral. She quotes Curt Stager, a scientist, author, musician, and professor of natural sciences who says, “We humans are essentially ephemeral – akin as much to wind, water, and fire as to earth.” Fortunately, she does our homework […]| Journeys with Johnbo
February 2024. Harvest Caye, Belize. We always enjoy wildlife viewing on jungle cruises in Latin America, and our second jungle cruise in Belize was easily the best, thanks to the variety of wildlife we saw. Harvest Caye is Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) private island, a $50 million project that opened in 2016. We stopped there […]| Journeys with Johnbo
I didn’t do my homework, and this happened. May 2025.Kauai, Hawaii. We’d stayed on Kauai in 2013, so when we spent two months there in 2025, I was determined to see places and things we…| Journeys with Johnbo
The Litchfield Area Recreation Center completed construction this summer, opening to the public on Sept. 7, 2025. The facility was funded by a half-cent local option sales tax passed by voters in November of 2022.| West Central Tribune
All the contextual evidence suggests that Hagerman, Idaho is a minor city of at least a few thousand people. Viewing a map or aerial, the street grid shows at least forty blocks. People in the metropolis of Boise (almost 100 miles to the northwest) seem to know about the place, at least from my passing ...Read more... The post Hagerman, Idaho: a farm town punching above its tourist weight class. Would you vacation there? appeared first on American Dirt..| American Dirt.
Bobbi Rennison plays with fellow staff members ahead of Playtime Pickleball Club's opening in October at the Burlington Gallery. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)Playtime Pickleball Club will have eight courts and other amenities, drop-in hours| Cascadia Daily News
This fall, follow the flow of the Minnesota River, which carves a scenic tour of fall foliage through the southern half of the state The post Leaf Peeping Along the Minnesota River Valley appeared first on Minnesota Monthly.| Minnesota Monthly
The lake still whispers their names—Minnesota remembers the Edmund Fitzgerald The post Remembering the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald: 50 Years Later appeared first on Minnesota Monthly.| Minnesota Monthly
Things to do in Minnesota this week: Twin Cities Con, 'Night Trains' at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum, and more.| Minnesota Monthly
The history and impact of the Erie Canal stretches back over 200 years, across more than 300 miles, and millions of lives. It is complicated, it is messy, it is multidimensional. You can become fas…| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
Long Creek, SC blends adventure and relaxation with waterfalls, rafting, and local farm-fresh flavor in the heart of the Upstate. The post Why Long Creek Should Be Your Next Upstate Escape appeared first on Visit Oconee South Carolina.| Visit Oconee South Carolina
October 2025. New Orleans, Louisiana. This week, Ritva’s challenge is to reveal street details. She writes, “This week, skip the classic street-portrait approach and zoom in (or step closer) to capture peeling paint on a lamppost. The goal is to reveal the often-hidden, magical world, of the details we never take the time to notice […]| Journeys with Johnbo
September 2023. Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, Florida. Since the early days of the space race, this old man has followed our country’s journeys into “the final frontier” to borrow a Star Trek quote. We finally found ourselves at the Kennedy Space Center, one attraction in Florida that I had long wanted to visit. The […]| Journeys with Johnbo
LBJ Park Visitor Center September 2023.Johnson City, Texas. As of this writing, we are again in Texas, this time in Alpine, planning to visit Big Bend National Park today, even though the visitor c…| Journeys with Johnbo
Do you know how to cross a river safely? How to identify the best place to cross? How about the warning signs of an unsafe river? This blog is deep dive into river safety in the outdoors.| Conservation blog
North Shore Mountains: winter activities, Just Minutes from the city Just across the Burrard Inlet from downtown Vancouver, three snow-dusted peaks rise dramatically against the skyline, Grouse Mountain, Mount Seymour, […]| British Columbia Travel and Adventure Vacations
What makes someone an artist? The answer is simple: creating art! Most people think artistic talent is something you’re born with, not something you can learn, but that’s just not true. Carmel resident Cathy O. dabbled in art throughout her adult life, but she didn’t consider herself a true artist until she started taking art […] The post From Pastime to Passion: How Art Classes at the MCC Helped Cathy O. Become a True Artist appeared first on Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation.| Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation
Many, many moons ago, during the breezy period right out of schooling when I lived in Southern Louisiana, I had to evacuate from a hurricane or two. (“Breezy” takes on a new meaning.) Though I was indeed a New Orleans resident during the most ill-fated of hurricanes in anyone’s recent memory—Katrina—I coincidentally was out of ...Read more... The post Contraflow: a forced one-way street can promote safety or confusion. Context is key. appeared first on American Dirt..| American Dirt.
It’s been less than a year since my article on the The Block, a small food hall in Annandale, Virginia (part of the affluent Fairfax County suburbs of Washington DC) generated a fair amount of buzz—at least by my blog’s modest standards. At that time I pointed out that The Block had bucked the trends ...Read more... The post The Block closed: another once-lucrative food hall clears the way for a higher use. appeared first on American Dirt..| American Dirt.
Short and sunny days, crunchy leaves, honking geese, the strong desire for pumpkin spice: it must be fall! Temperatures are just right for hiking, biking and outdoor adventure. It’s a time of year that sparks inspiration, curiosity and wonder. Our parks and historic sites are here to help you make the most of it! Read … Continue reading Autumn in New York (State Parks and Historic Sites)→| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
From apples and folklore to history and heritage, Oconee’s fall festivals offer something for everyone. The post Fall Festivals in Oconee County, SC appeared first on Visit Oconee South Carolina.| Visit Oconee South Carolina
Mother and chicks are going shopping. April 2025Koloa, Hawaii. After spending some time at Poipu Beach on the south shore of Kauai, we stopped at a mall in the nearby town of Koloa. The Shops at Ku…| Journeys with Johnbo
Arkansas farmstead. September 2023. Boston Mountain Scenic Byway, Arkansas. On our way to Branson, Missouri, from Texarkana, Arkansas, we found ourselves on the Boston Mountain Scenic Loop. The Bos…| Journeys with Johnbo
A six-month, $3 million restoration of the pond at Bushnell Park has wrapped up just in time for one of downtown Hartford’s biggest annual events. The Bushnell Park Conservancy announced […]| Hartford Business Journal
It’s hard to find an old single-screen move theater that’s thriving, even in affluent urban areas. When it comes to those walkable, revitalizing main street districts—where people collectively demonstrate their affection for old architecture by refurbishing and repurposing old buildings for niche businesses—the vintage movie theaters from the Golden Age of Cinema should ride the ...Read more... The post Rural single-screen: how does the Clayton Theatre in Dagsboro, Delaware survive ...| American Dirt.
Falls Area Singletrack will open four miles of trails Oct. 12 in what is an extraordinary example of enthusiasts and the city working together to add amenities without taxpayer money.| Sioux Falls Live
Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) Skyscrapers. September 2023.Mobile, Alabama. While traveling along the Interstate in Mobile, I came across a complex of modern buildings. Identifying the buildin…| Journeys with Johnbo
Things to do in and around Minnesota this week: Rhythm & Brews, art on the St. Croix river, Twin Cities Arab Film Festival, and more| Minnesota Monthly
Ucluelet in fall is the ultimate West Coast escape, perfect for kayaking, whale watching, and wildlife tours along Vancouver Island’s rugged shoreline. This small coastal town is rich in marine […]| British Columbia Travel and Adventure Vacations
September in Victoria BC is when the city embraces a slower, more relaxed rhythm. As summer fades into autumn, warm afternoons and crisp evenings create the perfect balance. In September, […]| British Columbia Travel and Adventure Vacations
Heads-up! UNC’s Club XC Team is holding a meet on Saturday September 20, 2024 between 9AM and 1PM on the Pumpkin Loop. Uniformed participants will be running multiple laps on the loop road. The multi-use single track trails are not … Read more| Facilities Services
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Nearly five months after closing for a $145 million renovation, Hartford’s PeoplesBank Arena will reopen Oct. 17, when the Hartford Wolf Pack takes the ice.| Hartford Business Journal
Get the best of fall in Manitoba: Many parks are worth a trip in the off season; from quiet beaches to explosions of fall leaf colour on the hiking trails The post PHOTOS: Fall a hidden treasure to visit Manitoba parks and beaches appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorFarmit Manitoba & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
Crossing the Occoquan River from Prince William County to southern Fairfax County in Northern Virginia doesn’t yield a lot of surprises. Regardless of the county, it’s all suburbia, albeit a lot less dense and urbanized than Arlington County or other parts of Fairfax that are closer to Alexandria and, of course, Washington DC. But, while ...Read more... The post White-on-blue directional signs: they might be everywhere, but are they a gold standard? appeared first on American Dirt..| American Dirt.
Eighteen roads will be closed at some point between 6 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sunday to make way for runners in the Sioux Falls Marathon.| Sioux Falls Live
Here are twelve apple picking tips and a list of places to go apple picking in Long Creek to make this wholesome activity even more fun!| Visit Oconee South Carolina
A summer night at the ball game. For this week’s challenge, our host, Beth, writes, “This week I am challenging you to feature sports activities. Show us your favorite sports, teams, at…| Journeys with Johnbo
An eight-ton underground blast door leads to the Launch Control Center. This week, Sofia hosts a challenge in one of our Looking Back series. She chose an early challenge, #20 – Doors. She wr…| Journeys with Johnbo
The multi-use single track trails are open. Low-lying areas continue to drain and dry. Enjoy your visit! The post TRAIL STATUS UPDATE appeared first on Facilities Services.| Facilities Services
The multi-use single track trails are closed to all users due to wet conditions. Please give them time to drain and dry before running, hiking, or biking. Thanks for respecting efforts to keep the trails in shape! The post Current Trail Status appeared first on Facilities Services.| Facilities Services
Over the next few months, the Southborough, Northborough, and Shrewsbury Rec Connect program will be holding more adaptive programs. The programs currently being promoted are geared to participants with a disability aged 15 years or older. One of the events also allows family members (including as young as 6 yrs old) to join them. Read the full article → from Sign up for Rec Connect’s adaptive fall outings & programs for ages 15+| My Southborough
The road to Lagoa do Fogo’s caldera February 2025. São Miguel, Portugal. I have learned that it’s not always productive to take photos from bus windows during our cruise tours; however, the s…| Journeys with Johnbo
The City of Brampton has officially broken ground on the Cassie Campbell Field Hockey Multisport Training Dome, a new facility offering access to high-quali ...| councillorsantos.ca
As one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities, Brampton is taking a bold step toward smarter and more transparent urban planning with the launch of two initiati ...| councillorsantos.ca
The children and parents in Willmar and surrounding areas will be pleased to learn that the Rice Park splash pad is fixed and operational just in time for the dog days of summer.| West Central Tribune
An in-depth program is for anyone who's wanted to go further and deeper into the study of the Jocassee Gorges. Classes begin in August 2025 and go through April 2026. The post Become a Jocassee Wild Naturalist appeared first on Visit Oconee South Carolina.| Visit Oconee South Carolina
This working farm, event barn, distillery and restuarant offers spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is a must-see destination for people traveling to the area. The post Something For Everyone at Chattooga Belle Farm appeared first on Visit Oconee South Carolina.| Visit Oconee South Carolina
Our aquatics program supervisor answers your FAQs about swim lessons at the Monon Community Center in Carmel. Read more!| Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation
The Steamboat Natchez. February 2024New Orleans, Louisiana. “They say the river is eternal. To me, it’s eternally new. As a steamboat man, I’ve seen in every light and all weathers. But, I’ve never…| Journeys with Johnbo
Tips and strategies for arranging flowers with low vision, as well as teaching floral arts and floral design to students with low vision.| Veroniiiica
The details of an indoor recreation center to replace the park's aging outdoor pool aren't hashed out just yet.| Sioux Falls Live
Several years ago, I worked with a patient in an outpatient therapy clinic to do a simulated transfer to his kayak in preparation for getting out on beautiful Flathead Lake in western Montana. This patient had a stroke two years prior, and I had been his occupational therapist for several months, working on getting him back to activities he used to enjoy: boating, fishing, fixing cars, etc. The post Using A Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Grant To Build Accessible Docks in Montana appeare...|
In the digital age, video gaming has become a growing source of recreation and enjoyment for our society, and it only continues to grow as technology improves and innovative ideas come to light. However, during this time, individuals with complex disabilities may have had limited social and recreational options when compared with their peers, and during the COVID-19 Pandemic to protect their health, these individuals may have had these activities even further curtailed. In the last thirty-plu...|
Has your spouse asked you to lose weight? Maybe they haven’t asked, but have hinted and left clues along the way. You might be feeling self-conscious. If your spouse wants you to lose weight, should you do it for them? Most likely, if your spouse has brought up concerns about your weight, they are interested in your overall health. Ultimately, any actions you take for your wellbeing should be for yourself. When we’re healthy, our relationships benefit—including our marriages. Weight is ...| SYMBIS Assessment
Sabie River. October 2024 Skukuza Rest Camp, South Africa. On one of the last days of our stay at Skukuza, we were preparing to leave for our afternoon game drive when I stepped out of the deck of …| Journeys with Johnbo
And the winner is … tennis and Turtle Island. Montpelier’s City Council received three proposals for using the clubhouse and some land at its Country Club Road property. Councilors discussed options during their meeting April 23, and landed on giving a quick greenlight to Turtle Island Children’s Center (after ironing out a five- to seven-year lease agreement), and further talks with its co-applicant, The HUB — a group that plans to offer racket sports, a golf course, a restaurant, ...| The Bridge
Cathy O. became an artist through art classes with Zach Lowe at the Monon Community Center, showing that anyone can develop creative skills.| Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation
“Have you read The Inner Game of Tennis?” my new tournament partner asked. It felt less like a question than an assignment. Plucking her name from the Players Seeking Partners list for …| Island Unseen
Students from the Mid-Minnesota Tae Kwon Do in Wadena and elsewhere from around the state, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin competed in a tournament at the Wadena armory on March 22.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
The Rocky Mountaineer offers luxurious train travel exclusively during daylight to maximize viewing opportunities of the Canadian Rockies.| British Columbia Travel and Adventure Vacations
British Columbia’s rugged coastline, breathtaking fjords, and vibrant cities make it one of the top cruising destinations in North America.| British Columbia Travel and Adventure Vacations
Kudu Bull. Kruger National Park, South Africa. Kudu bulls, with their spiraling horns, are iconic African antelopes. They are native to eastern and southern Africa and inhabit various habitats, inc…| Journeys with Johnbo
Old 353 For my first challenge of the year, it’s time for you to pick a challenge topic. I call this challenge “Pick a Word.” You must choose a word that fits your topic and selec…| Journeys with Johnbo
How to write image descriptions for cosplay that can be read by people who are blind and visually impaired, or who want to learn more about cosplay| Veroniiiica
Learn more about how to find audio games for blind and low vision gamers. Play video games without a mouse/looking at a screen| Veroniiiica
View of the fire from our camp. Skukuza, South Africa. Wildfires, manmade and natural, are common in all natural environments. On the fourth day of our safari, we transited from Satara Camp to Skuk…| Journeys with Johnbo
The Crocodile. Emerald Isle, North Carolina. On a cool and blustery day in January 2024, Lynn and I donned warm coats and walked on the beach near the condo we rented on Emerald Isle. I didn’…| Journeys with Johnbo
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Delays and cold pushed plans to pour the concrete into spring but the gathering hall and warming house will open for activities in February as planned. Full Winter Activities Guide now available.| Sioux Falls Live
ON LAKE OF THE WOODS, Ont.--It's just a bucket of rust now, a monument to an era when people tried to forge a living from this rugged part of Lake of the Woods, but the 1936 Dodge with suicide doors must have been quite the car back in the day.| Grand Forks Herald
The Kettle Valley Rail Trail spans 650 km with iconic spots like Myra Canyon featuring historic trestle bridges.| British Columbia Travel and Adventure Vacations
Growing up along the Warroad River next to the flying service, Scott Telle remembers waking up every morning to the sound of Fuzz LePage's floatplane taking off for the 40-mile flight across lake of the Woods to the Northwest Angle.| Grand Forks Herald
Bolton Landing, NY – The Lake George Land Conservancy’s (LGLC) 8th annual Amy’s Adventure Race for the Lake will...| Lake George Land Conservancy
Adapt puzzle games for low vision and enjoy word searches, sudoku, crosswords, and other puzzle games with assistive technology| Veroniiiica
Bolton Landing, NY – The Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) is hosting three public events to bring awareness and...| Lake George Land Conservancy
Discover key factors to consider when buying an e-trike: battery capacity, motor size, weight, storage, extra features, safety, and reliable brands for a perfect ride| USA by Numbers
Joffre Lakes Provincial Park is known for its three picturesque turquoise lakes with alpine views. A popular destination for hiking and photography.| British Columbia Travel and Adventure Vacations
The old guy wearing a faded black t-shirt that read I’D HIT THAT shuffled towards the pickleball court, calling out, “Are you Julie?” I answered, “You’re limping?̶…| Island Unseen
On June 9, 2024, on a mostly sunny Sunday, 852 runners from 42 US states, 2 US Territories, 6 Canadian provinces and 5 additional countries congregated at Hyak Sno-Park along the Palouse to Cascade…| Island Unseen
Bois d’Arc Lake is not yet open for recreation or boat access, but preparations are underway to open the lake to the public. Many factors are involved in ensuring a new lake is ready to open to the public including lake levels rising for sustained use of the public boat ramps, conditions on the lake... Read more » The post Recreational Access Coming Soon appeared first on Bois D'Arc Lake.| Bois D'Arc Lake
I have encountered several easily identifiable edible species of mushrooms over the years but have never considered consuming them for one reason: Organ failure. According to David Aurora in Mushro…| Island Unseen
Finding your tournament partner (or “your person” as I call them) is a little like not only choosing and asking but also actually acquiring a date for a high school dance. It often seem…| Island Unseen
“If pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America – it means we now have the fastest growing waste stream in America. In the grand scheme of plastic waste, it’s miniscule compared to issu…| Island Unseen
A few years ago, I stole something from a neighbor’s yard. I didn’t set out to do so, but when, while walking, I spied something earth-toned, feathery and fragile, I couldn’t resist. Within a…| Island Unseen
“That’s my dog!” [screams, enters the house to call police as a wolfdog carries her dog’s dead body in its mouth]…“He’s fucking dead!” [crying]…“How did this happen? How did…| Island Unseen
