Recreational Activity Collection

Ernest Hemingway Fishing
Sun Valley, Idaho: 1939 Author Ernest Hemingway holding two trout he has caught

Nun Swivels Hula Hoop On Hips
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: October 18, 1958. Benedictine Sisters at the Christ King Convent in Oklahoma City try their hand at the hula hoop craze that is sweeping the country

Bathers in front of big hotels on Playa Levante, Benidorm, Costa Blanca, Spain beach

Graceful Line Of Beach Dancers
Long Beach, California: March 16, 1934. Dancers trained by Lillian Newman staging an outdoor tableux on the beach

The Rockefeller Center, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Baker Beach In SF
San Francisco, California: c.1936. Fishermen on Baker Beach enjoy the view of the Golden Gate Bridge under construction

Swinging Patty Berg
Pebble Beach, California: June 28, 1956 Patty Berg swings at a golf driving demonstration

Athlete, 20 years, jumping hurdles, Winterbach, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Climber on the Masara-Corda Rossa via ferrata, Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy, Europe

A Skier On Top Of Mount Hood
Portland, Oregon: July 8, 1936 A skier stands on Mount Hood for some mid-summer skiing

Friends Skating At Lake Placid
Lake Placid, New York: December 30, 1926. Three young women from Brooklyn enjoy themselves skating on the rink at the Lake Placid Club

A Family On A Bicycle Ride
Valley Stream, New York: April 30, 1962. A family including the baby in the rumble seat go for a bicycle ride

Cross-country skiers with pulkas on a glacier, backlit, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway, Europe

Ice Skating Tea Time
Lake Placid, New York: January 3, 1923. Two young women ice skaters at the Lake Placid Club enjoy an afternoon tea served hot off the ski-tea table

The popular resort Reef Oasis Blue Bay Hotel SHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPT - APRIL 7: The popular resort Reef Oasis Blue Bay Hotel. Type - all inclusive

A soccer goal is pictured in Hafnarfjordur, Iceland, May 31, 2018. Picture taken May 31, 2018. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A jogger makes his way past sprinklers in Washington
A jogger makes his way past sprinklers alight with the morning sun on a beautiful autumn day in Washington, U.S. October 20, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Paraglider at Tegelberg, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany

Chess pieces, King and Queen

360 mountain panorama with hikers in the Wettersteingebirge range, Mt. Suedwand on the Suedwandsteig trail with view and Wettersteinmassiv mountains in Leutasch, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

Young man on pier at Ventnor, Isle of Wight, standing beside a name tag pressing machine, circa 1900; Ventnor, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Kayaker paddling in Prince William Sound; Alaska, United States of America

Divers on Backwall, Molokini, Hawaii, USA
A group of divers on one of the corners of the Backwall at Molokini Marine Preserve, off Maui; Hawaii, United States of America

Kayaker paddling in Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA
Kayaker paddling through the calm waters in the beautiful scenery of Prince William Sound; Alaska, United States of America

Teenager skateboarding down road
Teenager Skateboarding Down Road

Aerial view, paragliding, Mt. Zugspitze, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Girl flying a kite, kiteflying, Hitzacker, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Finger painting with acrylic paints

Ice Sail Race In Sweden
Stockholm, Sweden: December 12, 1926 Sail skating is one of the most popular sports in Sweden, and here is the tight finish to a race

California Surfer Girls
Southern California: c. 1930. Six young women are ready with their surf boards on a beach in southern California

Water Skiing At Cypress Garden
Cypress Gardens, Florida: 1959. The whole family enjoys water skiing behind a Johnson Super Sea-Horse 35hp motor

Ski Training At Banff
Banff, Alberta, Canada: February, 1937 Norman Knight throws up a spray of snow as he trains on Mount Norquay for the Dominion Ski Championships at Banff National Park

Osen Kagiya Teahouse Kasamori Shrine View Nippori
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Illustration of tall man playing basketball

Illustration of windsurfer on colour television

Cross-country skiers during the descent from Hintere Schoentaufspitze Mountain, overlooking Zufallspitze, Cevedale, Koenigsspitze and Zebru Mountains, Solda, Alto Adige, Italy, Europe

Cross-country skier ascending Hintere Schoentaufspitze Mountain, Solda, overlooking Ortler and Zebru Mountains, Alto Adige, Italy, Europe

Cross-country skiers descending Hintere Schoentaufspitze Mountain, Solda, looking towards Koenigsspitze Mountain, Zebru Mountain Ortler Mountain and the Suldental Valley, Alto Adige, Italy, Europe

Sandstone formations, Coyote Buttes North, Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, Page, Arizona, USA, America

The Narrows, narrow of the Virgin River, Zion National Park, Utah, USA, America

Man playing boules, petanque, measuring the distances between the balls, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Man tossing a ball while playing boules, petanque, Hesse Germany, Europe

Man playing boules, petanque, preparing to throw, Hesse Germany, Europe

Climber at the end of the Stevia climbing route in Vallunga near Selva, overlooking Sciliar Mountain, Val Gardena, Alto Adige, Italy, Europe

Hiker in front of the Dynjandi waterfall, Fjallfoss, West Fjords, Iceland, Europe

Skogafoss waterfall with a hiker, Skogar, South Iceland, Iceland, Europe

Player holding Boules or Petanque balls in his hand, Colmar, France, Europe

Hiker at the lake below the summit of Mt Hochwart or Guardia Alta, climbing Mt Ultner Hochwart or Vedetta Alta in Ulten Valley or Val dUltimo, Mt Kornigl in the back, Ulten, South Tyrol, Europe

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"Embracing the Joys of Recreation: From Hemingway's Fishing Tales to Beachside Bliss" Recreational activities have always held a special place in our hearts, offering us moments of pure joy and escape from the mundane. Just like Ernest Hemingway, who found solace in fishing, we too seek serenity amidst the tranquil waters. As we stroll along Playa Levante in Benidorm, Costa Blanca, Spain, we witness a vibrant scene where bathers frolic in front of grand hotels. The beach becomes a canvas for graceful line dancers and even a nun swiveling her hula hoop with effortless charm. Venturing further into Europe's wonders, we find ourselves at The Rockefeller Center. Here climbers conquer new heights on the Masara-Corda Rossa via ferrata in Italy's Dolomites. Their determination echoes that of an athlete jumping hurdles in Winterbach, Germany - both embodying the spirit of pushing boundaries. Nature beckons us as cross-country skiers traverse glaciers on Spitsbergen Island in Svalbard, Norway. Backlit by ethereal light, they embark on an adventure filled with breathtaking beauty and camaraderie as they pull their pulkas behind them. Meanwhile, atop Mount Hood stands a skier ready to conquer its majestic slopes. With adrenaline coursing through their veins and snow-capped peaks surrounding them, they epitomize the thrill-seeking nature within all of us. But recreation isn't just about individual pursuits; it is also about creating lasting memories with loved ones. A family embarks on a bicycle ride together - laughter fills the air as they explore new paths and discover hidden gems along their journey. And let's not forget Patty Berg swinging her golf club or friends gliding effortlessly across Lake Placid while skating hand-in-hand - these moments remind us that recreational activities are meant to be shared with those who bring joy to our lives.