Recreation & Sports
563 sites
Subcategories:
- Gardening (38)
- Hobbies (110)
- Sports (15)
- Travel (59)
- Outdoors (36)
- Collecting (166)
- Model Building (139)
http://trainweb.org/ocmr
The Orange County Module Railroaders (OCMR) is a Southern California nonprofit club dedicated to modular HO-scale model railroading, with roots going back to the early 1970s. Visitors can find club history, meeting schedules, a photo gallery, information on joining, and details about their public displays at museums, fairs, and conventions.
https://fremo-net.eu/3
FREMO (Freundeskreis Europäischer Modellbahner e.V.) is the official website of a pan-European model railway enthusiast club, offering information about membership, meetups, and modular track systems. The site serves as a hub for European model railroad hobbyists, featuring event reports, regional chapter listings, and practical guides in multiple languages.
http://toyraygun.com/
Justin Pinchot's personal site dedicated to his collection of toy rayguns, those classic retro sci-fi blasters that defined the space age aesthetic of mid-century pop culture. A niche collector's showcase that appeals to anyone fascinated by vintage toys, space toys, and the kitschy charm of atomic-era novelties.
http://trinityminerals.com/index.htm
Trinity Mineral Co. was the pioneering online mineral shop of John Veevaert, one of the earliest sellers to use the internet for mineral collecting, active since 1996. Now preserved as a historical archive by his family and colleagues, the site showcases his legacy in rare minerals, Benitoite, Tsumeb specimens, and the broader world of mineral collecting.
http://cs.cmu.edu/~tpope/miniatures/index.html
Thomas Pope's personal page dedicated to miniature figures, hosted on Carnegie Mellon University's servers. A hobbyist showcase for miniature painting and collecting, offering a glimpse into the detailed craft of small-scale figure work.
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://webpony.com/
WebPony.com is Joey's horse racing handicapping blog, featuring race picks for major tracks like Saratoga and Prairie Meadows under the "Top Hat Picks" brand. Joey and his partner Phil share their selections race by race, drawing on years of handicapping experience and odds management strategy.
https://woodcentral.com/
WoodCentral has been connecting woodworkers worldwide since 1998, offering forums, articles, galleries, and a marketplace all dedicated to the craft of woodworking. Created by Ellis Walentine, the site features an impressive archive of shared knowledge covering everything from hand tools and joinery to finishing and cabinetmaking.
http://trainweb.org/jvmrra
The James Valley Model Railroad Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit club based in Aberdeen, South Dakota, hosting open houses, raffles, and events at their depot layout. The site offers a window into an active local model railroading community, complete with photos, event announcements, and club officer information.
http://mylittlevegetablegarden.blogspot.com/
Run by bangchik and kakdah from Seri Iskandar, Malaysia, this blog documents their home vegetable garden with posts covering tropical fruits, vegetables, and plants like matoa, ulam raja, winged beans, and petola. The site features detailed growing journals with photos, gardening techniques such as composting, fertigation, and rooftop gardening, plus an extensive label archive spanning dozens of plant varieties.