Recreation & Sports
563 sites
Subcategories:
- Gardening (38)
- Hobbies (110)
- Sports (15)
- Travel (59)
- Outdoors (36)
- Collecting (166)
- Model Building (139)
https://railorama.dk/links?l=9
Railorama.dk, created by John Damsgaard-Sørensen, is a comprehensive Danish and European railway resource covering real train lines, stations, locomotives, rolling stock, and model railways since 1997. This links section specifically catalogs model railway clubs, layouts, and layouts across Denmark and Europe, making it a valuable reference for enthusiasts of both prototype and model trains.
http://etmrc.org/
The East Texas Model Railroad Club (ETMRC) brings together hobbyists in Commerce, TX who share a passion for HO and N scale model railroading, trolley layouts, and model railroad signals. A community hub for local model train enthusiasts, the site covers club activities and the various layouts members have built and maintain.
https://knittersreview.com/
Knitter's Review is Clara Parkes' long-running knitting resource site, active since 2000, featuring in-depth reviews of yarns, tools, and books alongside tutorials on socks, lace, and yarn substitution. The site also boasts what it claims to be the most extensive knitting events calendar on the internet, making it a valuable reference for knitters of all skill levels.
http://newportclub.us/
The Greater East Area Model Railroad Club (GEAMRC) based in Newport, Minnesota runs the Chicago, Saint Paul & Pacific Railroad layout, a scale model based on real Minnesota towns and structures. The site lists upcoming flea market dates, vendor table details, club membership info, and photos of the layout in action.
https://coloradodahlias.net/
The Colorado Dahlia Society is a club dedicated to growing and showing dahlias, with resources covering cultivation techniques, virus information, and variety galleries. Members can find meeting announcements, show catalogs, supplier lists, and a blog packed with practical dahlia culture guidance.
https://randomwire.com/
Randomwire is a long-running travel blog focused on Asia, chronicling journeys through China, Japan, and beyond with an emphasis on place, memory, and slow observation. Posts cover everything from pilgrimages and stone carvings in Sichuan to architecture in Tokyo, offering a thoughtful and unhurried perspective on the continent.
https://stampforgeries.com/
Stampforgeries of the World is an exhaustive reference archive documenting stamp forgeries from countries across the globe, featuring over 6000 high-resolution images comparing genuine stamps side-by-side with known fakes. Covering notorious forgers like Fournier, Sperati, and Spiro alongside digitized classic references such as Album Weeds and the Spud Papers, this site is an indispensable tool for philatelists and postal history researchers.
https://ivanhenares.com/
Ivan Henares has been chronicling his travels across dozens of countries since 2005, with detailed trip reports, island-hopping guides, and cultural heritage coverage spanning the Philippines and beyond. Celebrating 20 years of travel writing, the blog is especially rich in Philippine destinations and UNESCO World Heritage sites, making it a go-to resource for heritage-focused travelers.
https://plasticsoldierreview.com/
Plastic Soldier Review is a comprehensive reference site dedicated to reviewing 1/72 scale plastic soldier sets from manufacturers like HaT, Strelets, and Linear-A, covering historical periods from ancient times through World War II. Hobbyists and wargamers will find detailed assessments of figure quality, accuracy, and value across hundreds of sets organized by manufacturer and period.
https://feac.ch/
The FEAC (Freiaemter Eisenbahn Amateur Club) is a Swiss model railway club based in Wohlen, celebrating 50 years of the hobby with layouts in O, HO, and N scales. The site includes a club agenda, photo gallery, member info, press coverage, and a section on scratch-built ('Eigenbau') models.