Recreation & Sports
563 sites
Subcategories:
- Gardening (38)
- Hobbies (110)
- Sports (15)
- Travel (59)
- Outdoors (36)
- Collecting (166)
- Model Building (139)
https://thehawaiiananumismatist.com/
Run by DrDarryl, this niche blog is dedicated entirely to the numismatics of Hawaii, covering coins, tokens, medals, paper money, and scrip tied to Hawaiian history and culture. Posts highlight rare finds like the Hawaiian Monarchy Series medals, Aloha Money counterstamps, and commemorative gold pieces from the Honolulu Mint, making it a fascinating resource for collectors of Hawaiiana.
https://www.linns.com/community/local-stamp-clubs-philately-united-states-collectors.html
Hosted by Linn's Stamp News, this directory helps philatelists across the United States find local stamp clubs to join, making it a practical community resource for collectors at every level. The page is part of a broader philately hub that includes the Scott Catalogue, auction updates, postal history news, and reference materials for stamp enthusiasts.
https://brisray.com/?webring=htmlhobbyist
Ray's Miscellany is a sprawling personal site covering a wide range of eclectic interests including Bristol UK history, optical illusions, vintage postcards, Terre Haute Indiana, and his father's Royal Navy service. Running since 1999 and still actively updated, it showcases over two decades of hobbyist research and personal curiosity across dozens of unique topic pages.
http://wetrotabout.com/
Andy and LuAnn document their extensive travels across the US and abroad, with trips spanning Spain, Belize, Mexico City, the UK, and Germany logged over nearly a decade. The blog captures destinations, photos, and personal milestones from a couple who clearly love exploring the world together.
http://trainweb.org/sussexctyrrclub
The Sussex County Railroad Club, founded in 1975 and based in Hamburg, New Jersey, brings together enthusiasts of both prototype and model railroading for monthly meetings featuring presentations and discussion. Members operate G, O, and HO scale model railroads at shows throughout the year, with open membership available for just $15 annually.
https://silgro.com/RockTumbling.htm
Alan Silverstein's comprehensive guide to rock tumbling covers everything from quick-start rotary tumbling to building a custom 31-inch truck tire tumbler and hand polishing techniques. The site is organized into detailed subsections addressing vibratory tumblers, miscellaneous Q&A, and a dedicated tumbler shop, making it a thorough reference for both beginners and enthusiasts.
http://burlingtonroute.com/
A site dedicated to the Burlington Route, the historic Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad and its successors, likely featuring photos, history, and memorabilia of this classic American railroad. Rail enthusiasts will find this a focused resource on one of the most storied freight and passenger lines of the American Midwest.
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://ctcc.info/
The Conder Token Collectors Club is the official organization for enthusiasts of British and Irish provincial tokens from 1787 to 1804, named after early cataloger James Conder. The site offers articles, historical journals, a library, membership information, and videos covering the social and economic history reflected in these fascinating 18th-century numismatic pieces.
https://joo.sh/
Joosh (also known as Joshodude) runs this cheerful personal site as a catch-all for daily life updates, from trying new Arizona drink flavors to attending a Disney-Pixar concert and surviving heavy Utah snowstorms. The site features a journal, photo gallery, and a toolbox section, giving it the feel of a cozy modern take on classic personal homepages.