Recreation
What do you do for rest and relaxation in the country? Share photos of your favorite recreation in our free gallery!
It may be cold outside, but that's no excuse! Bundle up, grab a friend, and head outdoors for some fresh air and winter fun!
This Nebraska family doesn't let the cold weather get them down -- they go out and play!
You may have just about had it with cold weather and ice by now, but with a little imagination, you can use the ice to welcome visitors to your acreage.
Bonfires are perfect for warming up and roasting marshmallows and hot dogs, but before you build a fire, make sure to follow these safety precautions.
To an artist, the backyard of an acreage is a blank canvas. The possibilities for inspiration are endless. Every corner of the property is a place to express a flare for design or add a personal touch.
After searching for the perfect pool wall decoration for five years, Marlen Kemmet, managing editor of WOOD magazine, decided to build his own Woody wall hanging in his wood shop. Here's his story.
This nationwide organization boasts 12 chapters in 16 states, and is dedicated to promoting education, recreational and societal opportunities for singles who have an agricultural background or work in an ag-related occupation.
Backyard astronomy is a hobby that's fun for the whole family and uniquely suited to the needs of rural residents. Since you don't have to deal with tall buildings and the glare of city lights, you probably have a great view of the stars from your own backyard!
As far as dirt bike tracks go, motocross is the most popular style for acreages. Plan your design by first observing the lay of the land.
You know that living in the country is special, and city folks know it, too. That's why agritourism -- making agriculture into a tourist venture -- is so popular.
Getting a good shot of wildlife is really difficult, because they startle so easily. Professional wildlife photographer Jim Zuckerman says your odds of a good picture go up if you understand the animals' behavior.
Nothing beats the freedom of hanging out in the branches of a tree. Here are some tips for building a tree house for your kids.
A playhouse can be a miniature version of your own home with the same style, roofline and color. Or it can be a playfort with a slide and a rope swing! There are ready-made kits you can buy, or purchase plans to build one yourself.
Take your walk at the right time this spring and you might come home with more than just a song in your heart. With a little know-how and a lot of luck, you could bag the tastiest treat in the woods -- morel mushrooms.
It can be depressing to put a winter cover on your pool because you're acknowledging that colder weather is coming. But, with a cover, your pool will be free of leaves and debris when you re-open it next season.
There's nothing like soaking in hot, steaming water to soothe aches and pains, and having a hot tub on your property can give you that personal spa experience anytime.
One way to help protect kids is by placing rubber mulch made from recycled tires around play equipment.
With a bench that wraps around a shady tree, you've got a comfortable spot to gaze upon your property in every direction!
Carriage driving is a popular sport and past time. Although the competitions get the most press, recreational driving is much more common.
Curtis Carroll is a pumpkin farmer, and he knows how to fling stuff. He read up on medieval machines called trebuchets that were used to attack castles. He doesn't have any reason to hurl rocks or fireballs at anybody, but he does have pumpkins.
Honey bees can be kept nearly anywhere, and acreage owners may find the hobby of beekeeping also makes good business sense.
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