Recreation & Sports
563 sites
Subcategories:
- Gardening (38)
- Hobbies (110)
- Sports (15)
- Travel (59)
- Outdoors (36)
- Collecting (166)
- Model Building (139)
https://silverrails.net/
Created in 1995 by Stephen Grande out of a love for rail travel, SilverRails.net serves as a hub connecting TrainWeb.com and a constellation of related ventures including rail travelogues, a railroad directory, and regional interests like wineries and travel resources. The site chronicles Stephen and Barbara Cepinko's journey from aerospace software engineers to builders of one of the largest railroad-related web presences on the internet.
http://customknives.com/
CustomKnives.com was the premier destination for handmade and Damascus knife collecting, operated by A.T. Barr since 1997, featuring listings from dozens of renowned knifemakers along with fine handle materials, engraving, and scrimshaw work. The site served as a marketplace and resource for collectors, with sections for fixed blades, recently sold knives, and detailed maker profiles before the domain was sold to BladeHQ in 2011.
https://10-31.net/annie/frogs
Prince Charming is a fanlisting dedicated to frogs, run by Annie and listed with The Fanlistings Network, welcoming frog enthusiasts from around the world to join its community of over 600 members. Visitors can join for free by submitting their name and country, browse fan buttons, and connect with fellow frog lovers through this cheerful little shrine.
http://narrowgauge.org/
Narrowgauge.org is a dedicated resource for narrow gauge railroad enthusiasts, covering the history, equipment, and culture of small-scale railway lines. The site appeals to both model railroaders and fans of prototype narrow gauge railways with its focused subject matter.
http://stanpope.net/plronm.html
Stan Pope shares a heartwarming account from Ron Morrison, Cubmaster of Pack 240, detailing how he created hundreds of natural wood plaques for a large district Pinewood Derby race. The page includes photos of the plaques drying on a sidewalk and links to manufacturing procedures, offering practical inspiration for other scout leaders.
https://cyberpeach.net/
Cyberpeach is a cheerful personal site by a Tamagotchi enthusiast featuring a photobook, blog, and a detailed spotlight on the 2024 Tamagotchi Connection re-release with notes on shells, characters, and minigames. The site has a cutesy, flower-and-peach aesthetic and is actively updated with new content including a media room coming soon.
http://users.rcn.com/dwfiv/games/3m.html
Daniel W. Farrow IV has compiled a comprehensive ludography of games published by the 3M Company, listing titles, themes, years, and box types for their classic bookcase and flat-box game lines. This detailed reference page is part of a larger site cataloging board games from publishers like Avalon Hill, Victory Games, and Metagaming, making it a valuable resource for vintage board game enthusiasts and collectors.
https://glassyhouse.neocities.org/
Glassyhouse.net is a charming personal site by a creator who documents their ever-growing collections of CDs, enamel pins, bracelets, stickers, and plushies alongside original art and a personal blog. The site is hand-coded with a warm, indie web aesthetic and includes travel entries, a guestbook, and a dedicated graphics page that make it a fun browse.
http://burger.com/hagg.htm
Donald Ray Burger profiles the Houston Area "G" Gaugers, a local club for large-scale model railroad enthusiasts in the Houston, Texas area. The page covers membership details, meeting schedules, dues, and the club's welcoming atmosphere for hobbyists running LGB, Aristocraft, and live steam equipment.
http://all-model-railroading.co.uk/amr/index.htm
All Model Railroading is a UK-based site dedicated to the hobby of model railways, covering everything enthusiasts need to build and operate their layouts. The frame-based structure suggests a multi-section resource with guides, tips, and information for both beginners and experienced modellers.