When you have extra time or are trying to beat boredom, this list of fun, easy-to-start hobbies is worth trying this year if you need a little change in your life or you want to hone new skills.

Experience MAI-KAI in Fort Lauderdale, a legendary tiki restaurant with Polynesian décor, fire shows, tropical dishes, and an ...

Tough and charming, some old tools will outlive their owners but not their function -- hammering, cutting, and chopping for ...

There’s a place in East Haddam, Connecticut where waterfalls tumble through mysterious stone cauldrons and covered bridges lead to forests so enchanting you’ll swear the trees are whispering your name ...

East Haddam hides a natural wonder that sounds like it was conjured from a Brothers Grimm tale – Devil’s Hopyard State Park, ...

This video shows the long-term process of carving a large wall artwork from a single piece of wood. It focuses on detailed ...

Throwing out drill bits is easy. Reusing them takes more thought. This article breaks down realistic ways to reuse them ...

It's fun to do something with your hands that isn't just scrolling with your thumb zooming in on your nemesis's new IG pic.

A look inside a Queens studio where Buddhas, sneakers and swans are carved with reverence and the knowledge that beauty, like ice, is fleeting.

November 24, 2025 • Our annual reading guide returns with 380+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 13 years of recommendations all in one place — that's more than 4,000 great ...