The Chicago Kids and Kites Festival takes place May 4 at Montrose Harbor. There’s a sharp tug on the string as my kite catches a strong lakefront breeze. It ascends quickly, then bobs and dips before ...

Gateway Kite Club offers opportunities for kids interested in trying the hobby. From flying a simple single-line kite to participating in full-on “kite battles,” the tradition of kite-flying is a ...

There’s nothing quite like kiteboarding: soaring across blue water as the wind whips your hair and the sun hits your face; the sense of weightlessness and freedom as you float across waves; the ...

It's a hybrid between wind surfing and parachuting--popping up along coastlines from North Carolina to Hawaii. Enthusiasts say it's the next new thing, bound for the X-games and likely to land at a ...

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MENTOR, Ohio – Crossroads Health wants volunteers to set a new kite-flying record for Lake County at the second Soaring Hearts Saturday. The kite-flying event is from noon to 4 p.m., May 18, at ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ARVADA, Colo. (KDVR) — The 18th annual ...

In a kaleidoscopic display of wings and tails, kites of all sizes and colors will soon flock the sky near the Washington Monument, as part of the annual Blossom Kite Festival. The festival returns ...

On a recent visit to Maritime Park, huge, colorful, bold designs line the sky above the baseball diamond. The sun is shining bright, as gorgeous kites take off toward the clouds while dancing to a ...

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — MacKite in Grand Haven has been around for more than three decades. The offer a variety of fun activities for the entire family. MacKite offered up some tips on getting outside ...

Flying a kite may be the ultimate carefree pastime. That makes it the perfect metaphor - and a fine activity - for health promotion. Some people approach getting healthier as an exercise in ...