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Los Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Bicycling

Zip, zoom and soar in L.A.'s extraordinary new playground for bike riders

The Inglewood Pumptrack in L.A. provides a safe, fun space for bicyclists to connect, practice skills, and enjoy riding on a unique pump track design. [ more ]
BikeMag
2 months ago
Bicycling

Charlottesville, VA Mountain Bikers Petitioning For Trail Access On 'Ragged Mountain'

Mountain bikers face trail access challenges due to land disputes.
Petitions play a crucial role in advocating for mountain biking access. [ more ]
BikeMag
2 months ago
Bicycling

California To Declare June As 'California Mountain Biking Month'

California is known as the birthplace of mountain biking.
A bill has been proposed in California to designate June as the official mountain bike month. [ more ]
The Mercury News
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Everybody in the pool? Walnut Creek tries to make new $77 million aquatic center work for throngs of swimmers at Heather Farm Park

Finding space and time for swimmers in municipal pools can be challenging.
Walnut Creek officials are considering a $77 million project to upgrade the Clarke Swim Center. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Re-wilding San Francisco Bay, one pond at a time

A large wetlands restoration project in Menlo Park, California, has opened a 19th-century industrial salt pond to the San Francisco Bay.
The project aims to restore habitats for endangered wildlife, provide flood protection, and offer recreational areas for local residents. [ more ]
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 months ago
Design

The Great British Bake Off gets an adorable LEGO recreation with the entire set, crew, and judges - Yanko Design

The LEGO Great British Bake Off set is highly detailed, featuring participant islands with kitchen equipment and a backdrop with string lights and Union Jack flags.
The set includes Minifigures of camera crew members, including camera operators, a boom mic operator, and equipment such as tripod and studio lights. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Later, skater: The Skatepark Project to bring two new skate parks to Brooklyn * Brooklyn Paper

New York City is partnering with Tony Hawk's The Skatepark Project to bring two new skate parks to Brooklyn in the next three years.
The project aims to bring better skating facilities and recreational spaces to the outer boroughs of New York City. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
5 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Bridge Park celebrates nearly 5 million visitors in 2023

Brooklyn Bridge Park welcomed nearly 5 million visitors in 2023, attracting both locals and tourists
Visitors enjoyed a variety of activities including relaxation, outdoor recreation, dining, and participating in Conservancy-led programs [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Epping Forest beats Hampstead Heath as boffins reveal value of green spaces in London

The health and economic benefits of green spaces like Epping Forest and Hampstead Heath are estimated to be over £8 billion over the next 50 years.
The report suggests that these green spaces could be better utilized for recreation, commuter cycling, and wild swimming. [ more ]
GameSpot
3 months ago
Video games

Call Of Duty's Iconic Nuketown Map Has Been Made In Lego Fortnite

Players are recreating iconic maps and structures from other games using the building tools in Lego Fortnite.
Lego Fortnite does not currently have a PVP mode, and it is unclear if it will be added in the future. [ more ]
subscriber.politicopro.com
3 months ago
Science

Ice Fishing Turns Deadly as World Warms

Rising temperatures are undermining ice conditions on lakes, affecting recreation, transportation, and local economies.
Experts predict that climate change will increase the death toll from ice collapses on frozen lakes and rivers. [ more ]
www.yankodesign.com
5 months ago
Web design

Analogue Pocket Classic retro gaming handheld puts the color in Game Boy Color

Designing a retro interpretation does not require copying the original inch for inch
The Analogue Pocket is a modern recreation of the Game Boy Color, with modern capabilities and expanded color selection
The Classic edition of the Analogue Pocket gives the device a colorful paint job [ more ]
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