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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 ...

If only Benjamin Franklin were still alive to see how far flying a kite has come. Kitesurfing or kiteboarding is a mix between windsurfing, wakeboarding and snowboarding, says Tom Sykes, operator of ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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 ...

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 ...

On his idea of a perfect winter day, Erie native Lee Sedgwick is hooked into his harness, is stable on the foil, and is positioning his power kite and skis to set timing into the tacks in preparation ...

When Kay and Larry Day came across a kite shop while vacationing in Wisconsin nearly two decades ago, they decided to buy kites for their grandchildren. On a whim, Larry bought one for himself. “He ...

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 ...

The second annual Las Vegas Kite Festival takes place from 10 a.m. to noon March 14, so if someone tells you to go fly a kite, chances are, they mean it kindly. The festival celebrates the ancient art ...

Have you ever tried to build your own kite? Kites have been a source of entertainment for centuries for kids around the world. How do some features of a kite, such as its tail, affect how it flies? In ...

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 ...