Camping is one of America?s favorite pastimes, and for great reasons. It helps you to disconnect from technology and civilization, while you reconnect with family, friends, and nature. It inspires a certain sense of adventure, and it offers a wonderful break from a monotonous routine. While it is a really fun way to spend a…
What Is The Most Popular Water-Based Sport In America?
Why is paddle boarding one of America’s most popular sports and hobbies? Is it the fun atmosphere or is it the numerous health benefits? If you’re looking for a new past-time to call your own, you’ll be happy to know it’s all of the above and more! Paddleboarding is a safe, fun and easy way…
Three Ways to Effectively Learn to Play Soccer
Getting good at any hobby takes serious dedication and practice. This can be what separates the greats from the average. The game of soccer is by far no exception. So what can you do to get a step ahead and learn to play soccer to your full potential? Here are a few steps to consider:…
Organized Sports Can Have a Positive Impact on Students’ Organizational Skills, Experts Say
When the school year starts, many youth soccer leagues across the country begin to organize game schedules and youth soccer tournaments. With hundreds of millions of soccer players around the world, summer soccer camp can be a solid lead-in to fall soccer training drills for kids and adults alike. Each summer, more than 10 million…
Yes, You Can Go River Rafting
Have you ever dreamed of taking a raft down a roaring river? If the very thought makes you uncomfortable, you should know that rafting trips are actually perfectly safe for beginners, even those who do not know how to swim. With a little confidence and knowledge, you could join the 28% of Americans who like…
Archery Equipment for Beginners — A Basic Guide
UPDATED 1/22/21 There’s been a lot of hooplah in the news lately about how Americans aren’t getting enough time away from their computer screens and out of doors. While this no doubt has some truth to it in our post-internet age, the fact is that outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and hunting are as…
Four Adventures That Will Make You Stop Existing and Start Living
The great playwright, Oscar Wilde, once said, “To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist.” Truer words have probably never been uttered. Most of us spend the majority of our existence just existing. We wake up early and spend most of our conscious hours at a job we tolerate (at best),…
How to Make the Fishing Buff in Your Life’s Christmas Perfect
Some people enjoy a relaxing fishing trip in their free time. And then you have anglers. Anglers live for the moment that their rod gets that tug indicating that something has taken the bait and dinner is served. If there is an angler in your life, you know that you don’t have to ask them…
How Summer Camps Help Kids Stay In Shape
It is a well-known fact that many American children struggle with weight and diet-related issues. Children spend nearly 8 hours a day in front of a screen, including television, video games, tablets, computers, and smartphones. Although many parents mean well, many parents also tend to work full-time jobs which can get in the way of…
Our Apologies to Baseball, But Data Proves Camping is America’s Fave Pastime
Americans don’t just like the Great Outdoors; Americans LOVE the Great Outdoors. Not only did the U.S. of A. pioneer the concept of a national park system, but those national parks are some of the modern natural wonders of the world. From the volcanoes of Hawaii to the icy glaciers of Alaska. From the sweeping…