If you’re looking for some excitement or just need to get to your “Bucket list”, then it’s time for skydiving. Yes, that’s right, skydiving. There is nothing like jumping from a plane and flying down to earth from 14000 feet traveling at 120mph. The speed the adrenalin the views it’s incredible. Continue Reading »

Upscale bowlers can eat cute crepes instead of greasy pizza, sip fruity margaritas rather than quaffing stale draft ales and listen to techno music that drowns out the crashing pins.

The trend of the past decade is so strong that even stodgy AMF Bowling Centers, dominant since invention of the automatic pinsetter in 1946, are enlisting. Many old-style keglers will head for traditional bowling centers during the week of Aug. 23, which the 76-year-old Bowling Proprietors Association of America has designated as National Bowling Week. A growing cadre of crab cake and sushi eaters, at the same time, will visit bowling destinations that seem more like a trendy club or a hot new bistro. Continue Reading »

The basics of sailing remain unchanged over thousands of years, but operating modern sailboats takes more than a passing knowledge. If you are ready to sail and you’re looking for a school, be sure the instructors are certified by a group like ASA or U.S. Sailing. Following are schools offering certified instructors and courses for beginners. Continue Reading »

If you’re ready to take the literal plunge into skydiving, a number of schools worldwide are ready to train you. First timers often tandem jump attached to an experienced skydiver, or take accelerated free fall (AFF) classes to eventually jump solo with an extended free fall, or diving without the chute deployed for a time. Static line courses teach the basics on the ground, followed by a solo jump. Unlike AFF, static line jumps deploy the chute two or three seconds after the jump. Here are 10 choice skydiving locations around the world. Continue Reading »

To become a runner is an easy process - really! Staying a runner is the challenge. Here are five important tips to keep in mind in order to become and stay a runner. Continue Reading »

As gas prices rise and Americans become more health conscious, bikes have risen dramatically in popularity. If your intent is to travel, lesiure or exercise, there are a number of both high-end and affordable bike choices, manufacturers like Giant, Mongoose, and LeMond have models to meet your needs. Whether You Have $200 or $2000, there is a Bike for You. Continue Reading »

Surfing is one of the greatest worldwide pastimes, particularly in the warm summer months, and there are plenty of kahunas who make lifelong careers out of riding the waves. Whether you’ve never been on a surf board before or consider yourself a professional, there are great surf spots in the U.S. that deserve to be hit every summer. Continue Reading »

If you’re a sports enthusiast, you might be looking for ways to challenge your athleticism in N.Y.C. If the basketball courts and baseball fields just aren’t satisfying your urge to move, there are a few unique sports facilities in N.Y.C. that can prove both fun and challenging.

NYC Paintball
47-11 Van Dam St.
1-888-722-5569

If you’re looking for something slightly wild, you might want to check out NYC Paintball, which is the only indoor sports facility of its kind in the city. You can play on the weekends for three hours at only $42 per person and six hours on the weekdays for $36. Reservations are recommended at least five days in advance and a $10 deposit per person is required to hold your spot.

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Every part of this wonderful country offers up amazing fly fishing destinations. Continue Reading »

Online poker has taken the world by storm, giving gamblers and card aficionados an opportunity to satisfy their desires without having to buy a plane ticket to Vegas or Reno. If you don’t mind simulated decks and chips, you might want to give online poker a shot at one of these top-notch poker sites. Continue Reading »