Recreation & Sports
563 sites
Subcategories:
- Gardening (38)
- Hobbies (110)
- Sports (15)
- Travel (59)
- Outdoors (36)
- Collecting (166)
- Model Building (139)
http://stanpope.net/anglecompute.htm
Stan Pope's computational tool helps Pinewood Derby enthusiasts drill and measure axle holes at precise angles in car bodies, calculating camber and toe adjustments. The interactive forms let builders input parameters and get exact angle readings using two different measurement methods, making precision woodworking math accessible to hobbyists.
http://www.gatorgirlrocks.com/
Gator Girl Rocks is a comprehensive rockhounding resource covering all 50 US states, with guides to finding gems, minerals, and fossils across the country. Created by Zoe Tolbert, the site includes state-by-state rockhounding locations, an Amazon gear store, wildlife photography from field trips, and a blog chronicling real rockhound adventures.
https://ewhurstgreen.com/
Cailean Watts documents the construction of Ewhurst Green, a 4mm finescale OO gauge model railway inspired by a planned-but-never-built Surrey branch line on British Rail's Southern Region. The site is remarkably detailed, covering layout concept, station operations, passenger and freight traffic, headcodes, rolling stock, and period-accurate scenery across many illustrated sections.
https://blaine-reed-meteorites.blogspot.com/
Blaine Reed, a Colorado-based meteorite dealer, runs this long-running sales catalog blog featuring numbered lists of meteorites available for purchase, including carbonaceous chondrites, pallasites, and iron meteorites. Each post reads like a personal letter to collectors, complete with show schedules, Tucson gem show updates, and detailed specimen descriptions that make it a genuine resource for serious meteorite enthusiasts.
https://abc.se/~m8449
Hannelotte Kindlund's personal garden site documents her collector's garden in Övertänger, Sweden, where she cultivates rare alpine and woodland plants including Meconopsis, Gentiana, hardy orchids, and Pulsatilla. Photo galleries organized by plant genus make this a visually rich resource for enthusiasts of cold-climate and rock garden plants.
http://goingslowly.com/
Tara and Tyler's long-running journal documents their two-year bicycle tour through 25 countries from Scotland to Southeast Asia, and now chronicles their off-grid homesteading life including building a straw bale house and growing their own food. With over 1,000 journal entries, a route map, gear reviews, and stunning photography, Going Slowly is a deeply personal and inspiring record of two lives built around adventure and self-sufficiency.
https://hikinginfinland.com/
Hendrik Morkel's adventure travel blog covers hiking, bikepacking, climbing, skiing, and packrafting across destinations like Finland, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Cyprus. Packed with trip reports, gear reviews, and destination guides, it's a rich resource for outdoor enthusiasts drawn to northern and alpine landscapes.
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://nergsd.com/clubs
The NMRA Garden State Division's clubs directory lists member model railroad clubs across New Jersey and Staten Island, including the historic Model Railroad Club founded in 1949 by Paul Mallery. Each entry details the club's history, facilities, meeting times, and scale layouts, making it a useful hub for hobbyists seeking local model railroading communities.
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.