Recreation Section 1
How to Use -- Contents
There are millions of Internet Web sites devoted to recreation. Our intent is to give you a sample so you can gain new insight or perhpas try something different. Where appropriate, we link to our extensive Hobbies pages to avoid duplication.
Use this index grid to jump right to the topic. If the category you want is not here, select something close. Due to the huge amount of resources for recreation, we have divided this into 5 sections. As you click on a link, it will take you directly to that topic on a new Slightly Creaky page.
Recreation Categories
If what you are looking for is not here - check the Hobbies & Collecting index
Updated July 26, 2010
Section 1 Information |
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Section 2
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On the Road car, motor home, bus, train |
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Section 3 Recreation Locations |
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Section 4
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On the Table Food Prep, Recipes, Etiquette |
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Section 5
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Check the weather forecast before planning an activity.
We try to avoid commercial sites, but in many cases they are the only ones who provide ideas and information. If you are looking to buy or sell, please use a generalized search engine.
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Caution - Proceed with care
Slightly Creaky is not responsible for the content of web sites listed here or the actions taken by the people owning, managing, or participating on these sites. Once you click on a link you are leaving our site.
These listings are the result of thousands of hours of research. It is the property of Slightly Creaky and may not be reproduced in any form. Every attempt has been made to provide an accurate description of each organization. Contact us if you find an error.
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Weather & Precautions
Weather & Precautions
| The Weather Channel | "Beginning as a 24-hour, 7 day television network devoted entirely to weather, it has expanded across several mediums to bring the breaking weather to its viewers and users. " |
| AccuWeather | AccuWeather, established in 1962, is the World's Weather Authority. We provide local forecasts for everywhere in the United States and over two million locations worldwide. |
| The Weather Underground | "Weather Underground is committed to delivering the most reliable, accurate weather information possible. Our state-of-the-art technology monitors conditions and forecasts for locations across the world, so you'll always find the weather information that you need." |
| International Weather | One click to weather anywhere in the world |
| BBC World Weather | "To find your forecast, type your location into the search box" |
| NOAA | "From daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings and climate monitoring to fisheries management, coastal restoration and supporting marine commerce, NOAA’s products and services support economic vitality and affect more than one-third of America’s gross domestic product." (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) |
| Weather Bug | "WeatherBug, the leading provider of weather information services, manages and operates a proprietary network of over 8,000 WeatherBug Tracking Stations and more than 1,000 cameras that are strategically placed at schools, public safety facilities and television stations throughout the U.S. These professional-grade weather stations generate live neighborhood level reports every second ." |
| Insticast | "Wherever you are on earth, WSI plays a role in your life. WSI's mission is to detect, forecast, and depict disruptive weather. It is the ultimate local news story. Fresh and vital every day, each one of us tunes in for the report that will affect our commute, our weekend, even what we'll wear" |
Passports, Border & Airport Information
Passports, Border & Airport Information
| New Passport Initiative Announced To Better Secure America's Borders | (2005 Law) "The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative will require all U.S. citizens, Canadians, citizens of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda, and citizens of Mexico to have a passport or other accepted secure document to enter or re-enter the U.S. by January 1, 2008" |
| Passport Requirements for Cruise Ship Passengers and Other Travelers. | "Passports are now required for all people entering the United States by air. Entry by land or sea (on a cruise ship, for example) is still exempted from the passport requirement and you can still use a certified birth certificate as proof of citizenship. The cutoff date for this rule is Jan 1, 2009 at the latest, however passports may be required as soon as Summer (exact date to be determined) of 2008." |
| Visa Waiver Program | "International travelers, who are nationals of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries, seeking to travel to the United States without a visa, should review this important information on passport requirements for travelers under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). All VWP travelers, regardless of age or type of passport used, must present individual machine -readable passports. In addition, depending on when VWP travelers’ passports were issued, other passport requirements apply" |
| Entering the United States from Overseas | "For many U.S. vacationers, a cruise provides the first opportunity to visit other countries and to be faced with such terms as "proof of citizenship", "duty-free" and "agricultural inspection" when returning to the United States. The increased security at U.S. ports of entry is important to us all, but passing through the numerous checkpoints can be confusing and intimidating to someone who has traveled outside the U.S. for the first time. There are four separate inspections that all travelers must go through when entering the United States." |
| Traveltruth Responds to Your Travel Questions | "Each year, our award-winning travel specialists answer thousands of travel-related questions from travel consumers. " |
| Travel Safe | How to apply for a passport, travel warnings and alerts, visa information. |
| World Travel Watch | "Since 1985, World Travel Watch has appeared in some of the best newspapers in the U.S. and abroad. " |
| Project Visa | "Welcome to ProjectVisa.com Where we aim to keep you up to date with visa and embassy information for all countries. Visa and embassy Information." |
| Visa & Passport Information | From Delta Airlines. "Visa rules can be pretty tricky. What's more, they can change. Use this tool to find out which travel documents you'll need to enter the countries you're visiting, or to get back into the country where you started." |
| The Dos and Don’ts of Travel Safety | "Thousands of Americans travel outside the U.S. on vacation or business each year and a small percentage of those people are robbed, scammed or otherwise alleviated of their cash, valuables or essential documentation. By being prepared and using good judgment, you can avoid any potential danger associated with travel to foreign countries." |
Recreation Information & News
Recreation Information & News
| Life Recreation | “For the game of life.” |
| Recreational Ideas | “Real adventures and real ideas.” |
| What is an International Driving Permit? | "An International Driving Permit (IDP) is a multiple-language document that verifies that you have a valid driver’s license. While many countries may not officially recognize your driver’s license, they will accept your valid U.S., Canadian or British license if you also carry an IDP. Some countries, such as Italy, require you to carry an official translation of your license if you plan to rent a car unless you hold a license from a European Union member nation. An IDP fulfills this requirement." |
| One Month Before You Go Check List | "You've taken care of reservations, transportation, airline tickets and now you can start thinking of your luggage, camera, money, electrical adapters and travel insurance." |
| Tips For Packing | "Planning a vacation? These handy hints can help make packing a wrinkle-free breeze." |
| Vacation Travel Insurance Tips | "Travel insurance is an important but often overlooked part of your vacation. Whether you are traveling to a foreign country or to the next state you should consider travel insurance." Many more travel article links at the bottom of the page. |
| Travel Insurance FAQs | "There are a lot of misconceptions related to travel insurance, and understandably most people aren't as well versed in the fine details of this type of cover as I am - I can't say that I blame them! However, many misconceptions put people at risk of spending unnecessary amounts of money on areas that could and should be covered by their policy." |
| Travel Accident Insurance | "Whether it is a business trip, for pleasure or a student break, you should never travel abroad without comprehensive travel accident insurance." More travel article links at the bottom of the page. |
| Cruise Critic | (Always up-to-date) "Five million visitors strong, Cruise Critic is a critically acclaimed interactive community comprised of avid and first-time cruisers who enjoy the fun of planning, researching and sharing their passion for cruising. No other single resource covers the world of cruising as thoroughly as CruiseCritic.com. Cruise Critic’s world-renowned editorial staff offers objective cruise reviews, features, ports of call profiles and destination stories. The Cruise Critic message boards are the most active in the world. " |
| Consumer Ratings Cruise Lines, Airlines,and Tour Operators | (2007) "Our Travel Truth ratings are based on our own independent inspections, reports from the thousands of members of The Royal Cruising Society, and the best quality evaluations from both the consumer and industry trade press." |
| Ways to Stretch Travel Dollars in the New Year | Article from The Wall Street Journal. "They won't stop snow storms that disrupt travel for holiday fliers, but some new travel tools can make it easier for you to snag frequent-flier award seats, find cheap fares, book some perks for yourself and even make your cruise a lot more enjoyable. There are even ways to try to avoid getting stranded by bad weather." |
| Currency Rates | "Quotes delayed at least 60 minutes. In the Compare to box, select the currency that you want all other currencies compared to. In the table below, the second column shows the value of one unit of each currency, as expressed in the Compare to currency. The third column shows the value of one unit of the Compare to currency, as expressed in each of the listed currencies." |
| Universal Currency Converter | "his is the XE.com Universal Currency Converter ®, the world's most popular currency tool. You can perform interactive foreign exchange (FX, or forex) rate calculations, using live, up-to-the-minute currency rates. To make on-line foreign exchange transactions with guaranteed best rates, use XEtrade, our discount on-line foreign exchange system." |
| How and Where to Exchange Currency | "Since currency exchange rates vary from place to place and day to day, where and how you exchange currency can make a difference in your wallet." |
Therapeutic & Disability Recreation
Therapeutic & Disability Recreation
| Activity and Treatment Ideas for Recreation Therapy | “This page has been developed for those individuals wanting to know more about Therapeutic Recreation and Recreational Therapy.” |
| Therapeutic Recreation Journal | “The renowned quarterly research journal of the National Therapeutic Recreation Society (NTRS), a branch of the National Recreation and Park Association. The TRj is devoted to publishing scholarly and substantive manuscripts in the field of therapeutic recreation. “ |
| Aquatic Exercise Association | “The Aquatic Exercise Association is a not-for-profit educational organization committed to the advancement of aquatic fitness worldwide” |
| Disabled Sports USA | "To provide the opportunity for individuals with disabilities to gain confidence and dignity through participation in sports, recreation and related educational programs." |
| National Sports Center for the Disabled! | Mission: “To positively impact the lives of people with any physical or mental challenge through quality adaptive recreation programs in over 20 sports.” |
| National Wheelchair Basketball Association | “The National Wheelchair Basketball Association is comprised of over 200 basketball teams within twenty-two conferences. The NWBA was founded in 1948, and today consists of men's, women's, intercollegiate, and youth teams throughout the United States of America and Canada.” |
| American Wheelchair Bowling Association | “The American Wheelchair Bowling Association is composed of wheelchair bowlers, dedicated to encouraging, developing, and regulating wheelchair bowling and wheelchair bowling leagues.” |
| The U.S. Electric Wheelchair Hockey Association | “Our Mission is to provide a quality hockey program for persons requiring the use of an electric (power) wheelchair in daily life.” |
| National Alliance for Accessible Golf | “Ensuring the opportunity for all individuals with disabilities to engage in the game of golf.” |
| Play Golf America | “Each year there are more and more opportunities in golf for individuals with disabilities. Play Golf America is your link to resources, stories, programs and encouragement to enjoy the game of golf.” |
| Fishing Has No Boundaries | “Our goal is to open up the great outdoors for people with disabilities through the world of fishing. With 23 chapters in 11 states, enabling thousands of individuals with disabilities to participate fully in this spirit lifting, morale booster, trouble free recreational activity. Continue” |
| HSA Scuba | “The world's leading authority on recreational diving for people with disabilities” |
| No Limits | “Mark’s passion for the outdoors has led him to document several videos on outdoor adventure, featuring physically disabled individuals enjoying outdoor sports and using their individual means of adaptation. The videos No Barriers, Beyond the Barriers and Wheels of Fire are filled with adventure, drama and inspiration. They include climbing, skiing, kayaking, sailing, surfing, diving and hang-gliding, and more. Every video is enhanced with outstanding music and lyrics, by musicians with varied disabilities.” |
| Wheelchair Tennis | “Still one of the fastest growing wheelchair sports in the world, wheelchair tennis integrates very easily with the able-bodied game since it can be played on any regular tennis court, with no modifications to rackets and balls. Wheelchair tennis follows the same rules as able-bodied tennis as endorsed by the ITF, with the only exception being that the wheelchair tennis player is allowed two bounces of the ball.” |
| VSA Arts | “Vision of an inclusive community; Strength through shared resources; Artistic expression that unites us all” |
| Adaptive and Wheelchair Dancing | Organizations that provide dancing opportunities for people with disabilities. |
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