All Recreation & Leisure Articles
  • What’s your hurry? Make checklists your new best friend

    Elizabeth Hurlow-Hannah Recreation & Leisure

    The subliminal message in my September full-time RVing articles­ had been: "Hurry up! Start RV traveling while your health and finances are in good shape. Don't delay — the sooner the better." Now I'm here say this: You want to enjoy a great RV lifestyle? Don't hurry with your preparations.

  • 5 unsavory gym habits to avoid for clear skin

    Elizabeth Donat Recreation & Leisure

    As an esthetician and consultant licensed both in New York state and internationally, I hear a huge amount of complaints from my clients about gym-related breakouts. Sweat spiked with hair care product residues along with bacteria, oil and cross-contamination from gym equipment all play a part.

  • 10 best year-round flea markets in America

    Dave G. Houser Recreation & Leisure

    ​With the holiday shopping season in full swing, creative shoppers are flocking to flea markets for those special, one-of-a-kind gifts that might never be found at a mainstream mall. They're also finding that bargaining at a good flea or antique market is far more entertaining than online shopping or stalking the aisles of a run-of-the-mill retail outlet.

  • A fitness lover’s Christmas with wearable tech

    Natalie Thomas Sports & Fitness

    'Tis the season of time with loved ones, joyful traditions and scarfing a lot of high-carb sides that remain on your sides. In no time at all, many of us will be setting health resolutions to make the pounds disappear like we did the pecan pie. And we'll have plenty of digital help as smartwatches and fitness trackers look to be the talk of the holidays.

  • 5 most dangerous animals in Texas

    John McAdams Recreation & Leisure

    ​Though Texas does not have extremely large and deadly predators like you'll find in Alaska or Africa, there are all sorts of dangerous critters that you might run across in the Lone Star State. Most of the time, they will leave you alone if you don't mess with them, but hundreds of people still run afoul of these animals each year, so it really pays to be careful. These are the five most dangerous animals you're likely to encounter in Texas.

  • Violence on vacation: Top 9 crime tours in America

    Dave G. Houser Recreation & Leisure

    ​Crime isn't something most cities brag about. But a number of America's major metro areas have a history of headline-grabbing criminal activity that undeniably attracts the interest and curiosity of visitors. There's something about murder, mayhem, scandal and corruption that tempts the psyche of those interested in exploring the darker side of human nature.

  • Road to recovery: Miles to go

    Amanda Fry Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

    My attitude toward the shooting world has definitely changed since my first article. Instead of dreading the matches when my husband invites me, I am now filled with gusto and enthusiasm. So many people have been encouraging and praising my efforts that my goal to focus on my shooting skills has become concrete, and I have fallen in love with the shooting community.

  • 5 tricks for successfully bringing new menu offerings into your spa

    Elizabeth Donat Recreation & Leisure

    Creating a new spa menu (or adding to an existing one) is a task that requires a solid strategy. The inspiration for your spa menu is closer than you think. Expanding your spa menu offerings is easy — if you look to your own clients, staff and current business relationships for insight and support.

  • A rare MCO for a 968

    Jeff Coe Recreation & Leisure

    ​Like most of you, I have a supporting collection of 968-related memorabilia in addition to my 968 cars. This includes model cars, posters, and many, many documents and brochures. But recently, I was shown a unique item that I had never seen before, an original MCO for a 968. What’s an MCO, you ask? That stands for Manufacturers' Certificate of Origin. The best analogy I can provide you for this document is it is like a birth certificate for your car.

  • America’s most amazing Christmas celebrations

    Dave G. Houser Recreation & Leisure

    More than any other holiday, Christmas brings out the urge to decorate and celebrate. Much like Yuletide cards sprung to life, many cities and towns across America go all out for the holidays. They make the season bright, decking out their streets, parks and squares with twinkling lights, towering Christmas trees, dioramas and nativity scenes. Some communities stage parades, holiday markets and music fests to celebrate the season.