Archive for September, 2011

Instructions on How to Play Croquet

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

Croquet is a great fun game to play outside on a beautiful day. First you must divide all players into two teams. There is a “hot” and a “cool” team which refers to the color of the balls you will play with. Decide which team goes first and that team is the “cool” team which [...]

Types of Gear You Should Never be Without While Hiking

Sunday, September 25th, 2011

The importance of hiking preparedness should never be overestimated. Traveling far from civilization and the attendant safety nets it provides leaves hikers, backpackers and campers exposed to hazards that, in settled environments, can be addressed readily. Alone in the woods or mountains, however, simple problems can mount quickly, and hikers who are unprepared can face [...]

Badminton Basics: How to Play the Game

Saturday, September 24th, 2011

Badminton is a fun family and friend game that has been around for years. The game resembles the game of tennis. Badminton can be played in singles or with teams of 2. The game uses a racquet similar to a tennis racquet but is much lighter built. The shuttlecock or “birdie” is plastic cone shape [...]

Important Things to Know When Water Skiing

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

Water Skiing can be an intensely challenging yet entertaining sport. Once you get the hang of it, you and others will enjoy attempts of jumps and flips and everything in between. However, there are a few important things to know to stay safe and to have fun while water skiing. 1. Be sure to have [...]