Disc golf is a game in which players throw a flying disc into a basket or at a target. The object is similar to regular golf, the player with the fewest number of throws wins. Modern disc golf started in the late 1960s. Disc golf is usually played in a public park, so players have Read more…
It is estimated games with Horseshoes started as early as the 2nd century. Modern Horseshoes is an outdoor game played between two people (or two teams of two people) using four horseshoes and two throwing targets (stakes). Players take turns tossing horseshoes at stakes in the ground, which are traditionally placed 40-feet apart. Modern games Read more…
T-Ball, or Teeball, is a sport based on baseball and is intended as an introduction for children to develop baseball skills and have fun. The origins of T-ball are not certain, but it is believed to date back to the 1940s or 50s. In T-Ball, the pitcher is usually used for defensive purposes only. The Read more…
Lawn bowling involves rolling slightly asymmetric balls, called bowls, close to a smaller—normally white—bowl called the “jack” or “kitty.” Lawn bowling is usually played outdoors on grass or synthetic surfaces. Lawning bowling, related to Bocce Ball, has been traced back to 13th century England. Lawn bowl is usually played on a large, rectangular, precisely leveled and Read more…
Hooverball is a medicine ball game invented by President Herbert Hoover’s personal physician to help keep then-President Hoover fit. In general, the game is played on a volleyball-type court of grass or sand and involves throwing a heavily weighted medicine ball over the net. Officially, in Hooverball, the medicine ball weighs about 6 lb (2.7 Read more…
You don’t have to go any further than your backyard to enjoy the outdoors. Pitch a tent, unroll your sleeping bags (or use blankets, air mattresses and pillow), and enjoy barbecuing, roasting marshmallows, making s’mores, singing songs, and telling ghost stories. Don’t forget the insect repellent!
Some people look forward to their yard work; others see it as a chore. If you’re more like the latter, maybe we can change your mind! What if we told you that you could swap out some gym time for time in the yard? Multi-task by burning calories doing yard work that is probably on Read more…
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If you’re installing new gardens or updating existing spaces this spring, it’s time to upgrade the way you water too. Using drip irrigation in your landscape, flower and vegetables gardens is the most efficient way to get your plants the moisture they need to thrive. What is drip irrigation? Agriculture professionals have relied on this Read more…
Spring is here! That means it’s time to get your lawn in shape. A lush, green lawn adds to the curb appeal of your home and provides a welcoming area for outdoor activities. Establishing and keeping a healthy lawn depends on proper moisture. Knowing when to start watering your lawn in the spring can set Read more…
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