Articles in the ‘Recreation’ Category

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Need a break from the hustle of everyday life?

March 27th, 2013 | By Lindsey Ebert No Comments

With all the distractions of our day-to-day lives, it is easy to forget about all of the possibilities for fun right outside our front door. Turn the vast outdoors into a family adventure…

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Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

January 10th, 2013 | By Gary No Comments

We may not get a lot of snow in Athens during the winter, but just a few hours away are several winter sports havens. And even closer to home is Atlanta’s Stone Mountain…

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Ultimate Frisbee: A sport for the ages

August 22nd, 2012 | By Jamie Brittain No Comments

Dogs and playing catch- they go together. But no longer is Fido the only one who can fetch a Frisbee. Ultimate Frisbee, or just “Ultimate,” as the players call it, is more than…

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Up You Go!

June 13th, 2012 | By Marjie No Comments

When it comes to having fun and getting fit, Adrian Prelipceanu (everyone just calls him Adrian) knows how to take you a notch higher … by climbing! Adrian is the owner of Active…

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The Twilight Criterium

April 27th, 2012 | By Gary No Comments

with cooperation from the Athens Twilight Criterium For those of you who think we’re writing about vampires, let me quickly explain what a “criterium,” or crit, is, and what the Athens Twilight Criterium…

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They’re so cute!

April 26th, 2012 | By Marjie No Comments

Spring is the time for baby animals! Playful puppies, cuddly kittens, sweet little lambs. But caring for a baby animal requires a great deal of time, patience, love and caregiving. Certainly, great care…

It’s Never Too Late for Good Nutrition!

April 25th, 2012 | By Mary Ann Johnson 1 Comment

Have you ever heard someone say, “Well, it doesn’t matter what I eat now – I’m just too old ….” But, this isn’t true and I hope I can convince you that it’s…

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Up a Georgia Creek With a Paddle

March 6th, 2012 | By JakeLefeuvre 1 Comment

For my 15th birthday last year, my parents gave me a canoe! It wasn’t brand new, but it was a good brand (Old Towne) and didn’t leak! I was so excited; for many…

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In the Swim of Things … for a Lifetime!

January 24th, 2012 | By Marjie No Comments

As we reflect back on fond memories of our youth, most of us can remember fun filled days in a pool, lake or ocean. Some may also remember the hours of practice we…

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“Take a Kid Mountain Biking” Program Created in Athens

January 4th, 2012 | By Marjie No Comments

in collaboration with Scott Clegg, Athens Chapter of SORBA Ready to go from pedaling leisurely down the street to pedaling hard up a mountain?  Then look no further than your back yard ……