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…
Articles in the ‘Recreation’ Category

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

Ultimate Frisbee: A sport for the ages
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…

Up You Go!
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…

The Twilight Criterium
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…

They’re so cute!
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!
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…

Up a Georgia Creek With a Paddle
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…

In the Swim of Things … for a Lifetime!
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…

“Take a Kid Mountain Biking” Program Created in Athens
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 ……



