Since approximately
26% of Canadian children age 2-17 are now considered obese, few would disagree that drastic measures are warranted. A dude and his wife have decided that the best way to inspire kids to get some exercise outdoors is to
run daily marathons across the country.
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posted by sarastro
on Dec 17, 2010 -
41 comments
Let boys make their own kites and bows and arrows; they will find a double pleasure in them, and value them accordingly, to say nothing of the education involved in the successful construction of their home-made playthings. -- The American Boy's Handy Book
In the late 19th- and early 20th-century, the Beard family—Daniel Carter, Lina, and Adelia Belle—wrote a number of books on outdoor activities, woodcraft, and other recreational activities for boys and girls. Many of these books are in the public domain now:
(
The American Boy's Handy Book,
The Field and Forest Handy Book,
The Outdoor Handy Book,
The Jack of All Trades,
The American Girl's Handy Book,
On the Trail: An Outdoor Book for Girls). Others, such as
Shelters, Shacks, and Shanties and
Boat-Building and Boating, are excerpted online.
Some highlights include
throwing tomahawks,
making candy, and
building tree houses,
sleds,
catapults, and
rafts.
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posted by Upton O'Good
on Oct 29, 2008 -
40 comments
Paracord is a perennial survival kit favorite, but why carry a boring ol' hank of it when you can
get crafty?
Parachute cord lanyards,
bracelets,
watchbands,
belts, and other braided items are
surprisingly easy and fun to make by following some
simple instructions. But they're just the beginning! From
water bottle carriers and
camera tripods to
knife handles,
Khukri conversions,
flashlight & stick wraps,
pace beads,
magazine pulls,
rifle wraps and
rifle slings, there are tons of useful things you can make out of paracord!
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posted by vorfeed
on Apr 28, 2008 -
21 comments
Disc golf- like it's ball-and-club cousin- challenges the player to navigate the obstacles of a pre-designed course from tee to basket, with progress being marked by the distance of your throw. It's my favorite way to enjoy the outdoors- and most courses are free to play! The sport is easy and fun to get into, yet provides an exhilarating challenge to players of all skill levels. You can play to relax, socialize, or win, depending on your style.
What is disc golf, and
where did it come from?
With over 1000 courses in the US alone, you should have no problems
finding a course in your area.
Pick out some discs, grab a few friends, and go get throwing! Here are
some tips for new players.
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posted by baphomet
on Apr 3, 2008 -
53 comments
Playground Finder is a community service created by Ben and Suzette Hosken. The parents of two young children, they saw a need for a service providing details of playgrounds within their local area as well as when travelling. This idea grew into Playground Finder.
[found while eyeballing loobylu]
posted by FunkyHelix
on Feb 1, 2005 -
8 comments
(linked page needs Java, sorry) Victor Wooten's
Bass and Nature Camp sounds interesting. Bass guitar and music master class in the woods, with animal tracking, meditation, health, and basic wilderness survival lessons.
posted by crunchburger
on Jun 5, 2004 -
6 comments
