Recreational Pursuit Collection (#19)

A Soft Landing On Christmas
Lake Placid, New York: December 25, 1927 Skiing often involves falling, so its a good idea to keep in good humor while attempting this fun sport, especially on Christmas Day

Eton College Holiday On Ice
Eton, England: 1925. Eton College celebrated its 485th birthday by giving the boys a holiday, which most spent skating on the lake at Ditton Park. These boys are using a scarf as a tow rope

When Ice Skaters Collide
New York, New York: January 20, 1921. Two ice skaters collide on the rink at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx

Children Ice Skating
HIghland Park, Illiniois: c. 1927. Children of prominent Northshore families enjoy ice skating at the Exmoor Country Club rink

London Ice Skating
London, England: c. 1935. An ice skater adjusts her skates while on Connaught Water, a mile east of Chingford in the London Borough of Waltham Forest

Models Ice Skating Contest
Chicago, Illinois: January 26, 1922. Chicago models have issued a challenge to their New York co-workers for an ice skating tournament

Ice Skating Obstacle Race
Davos, Switzerland: c. 1928. Young girls crawling through barrels as part of an ice skating obstacle race in Switzerland

Mother & Daughter Ice Skating Mother & Daughter Ice Skating
Lake Placid, New York: c. 1922. A mother takes her two year old daughter out for a spin on the ice skating rink

A Line Of Ice Skaters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: January 21, 1921. A line of skaters out on Concourse Lake for the first time this winter season

Sir Deterding At St. Moritz
St. Moritz, Switzerland: c. 1933. Sir Henri Deterding and Lady Deterding skating on the winter rinks of Suvretta House in St. Moritz. He is the chairman of the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company

Horse Taking Jump
Washington, D.C.: October 15, 1925. Pat Murphy of the Rock Creek Hunt Club taking the jumps on the first annual field day of the season

Mountain Climber On Jungfrau
Switzerland: c. 1928. A successful mountain climber sits on top of the world, the famous Jungfrau in the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland

Women Fishing With Cane Poles
Long Beach, California: c. 1933. Young women enjoying an afternoon of fishing with bamboo poles on the fishing barge

Duchess Of York Catches Trout
Tokaanu, New Zealand: April, 1927. The Duchess of York who is making a tour of British Possessions, with a 7 pound trout she caught. She later became Queen Elizabeth, consort to King George VI

Digging Worms For Fishing
Lyons, Wisconsin: c. 1954. A group of eager fishermen watch as another man gathers up angle worms for the venture

Los Angeles Tom Sawyer Contest
Los Angeles, California: August, 1955. Boys fishing in the Tom Sawyer contest at Echo Lake Park in Los Angeles

A Boy Holds Up His Catch
United States: c. 1954. A young boy proudly holds up his first bass so that his father can take the picture

Women Fishing On A Boat
California: c. 1936. Eight young women show off their catches from the sun deck of a boat

Victorian Woman With Her Bass
Santa Catalina, California: 1901. A woman in Victorian dress stands next to her prize catch of a 363 pound black sea bass

Camping In The Woods
United States: c. 1925. A family enjoying all the comforts of home out in the woods, as they read, write, and play cards around the camp table

Car Camping In The Rockies
Colorado: c. 1959. A family car camps by a lake set high in the Rocky Mountains

Young Woman Bowling
United States: c. 1958. A young woman releases the bowling ball down the lane as her family looks on

Father And Son Go Backpacking
California: c. 1958. A father and son prepare to go backpacking by first weighing every item that goes into the pack

A Body Builder Poses
United States: c. 1938 A body builder poses for the camera

Prelude And Yucca In Regatta
Los Angeles, California: February, 1937. The yachts Prelude (L) and the Yucca(R) racing in the eight meter yacht competition at the 11th annual Mid-Winter Regatta in Los Angeles

Pinsetter At A Bowling Alley
California: c. 1950. A young woman working as a pinsetter at a bowling alley

Thebaud Passes Bluenose
Boston, Massachusetts: October, 1938. Americas challenger for the International Fishermens trophy, the Gertrude L. Thebaud

Americas Cup Rainbow Yacht
Marblehead, Massachusetts: February, 1937. Harold Vanderbilts Rainbow, the 1934 Americas Cup defender, which is rumored to have been purchased by Chandler Hovey, Commodore of the Eastern Yacht Club

Ranger Leads Endeavour
Newport, Rhode Island: August, 1937. Harold Vanderbilts Americas Cup J sloop entry, Ranger, is off to a commanding lead in the third race over T.O.M. Sopwiths Endeavour

Nefertiti In Americas Cup Race
Marblehead, Massachusetts: 1962. The stern view of the new $300, 000 entry into the quest for the Americas Cup

Americas Cup Sailboats
Newport, Rhode Island: 1962. Gretel (left), the Australian Americas Cup challenger, and the American boat, Vim are neck and neck in the first trial sail in this country for Gretel

Endeavour II At Newport
Newport, Rhode Island: June, 1937. T.O.M. Sopwiths Endeavour II out for a spin in a light breeze. He will race it in the Americas Cup in August

Child Skippers In LA Regatta
Los Angeles, California: February, 1936. Boy and girl skippers prepare their tiny skimmers for the 11th annual Mid-Winter Regatta

Woman On A Bicycle
Los Angeles, California: c. 1944 A young woman riding a bicycle

Woman Sun Bathing At The Beach
United States: c. 1958. A pretty woman on the beach in a one piece bathing suit closes her eyes and soaks in the suns rays

Woman With A Beach Screen
United States: c. 1932. A woman lies comfortably on a beach with a large blanket, pillow, magazine holder, and wind screen

A Man Proposes On The Beach
Schroon Lake, New York: c. 1958. A young man is on bended knee in front of a striking blonde in a bathing suit at the Schroon Manor beach in the Adirondacks

Family Huddled By Fireplace
Detroit, Michigan: October 15, 1977. A family cozies up for the upcoming winter during the 1970s energy crisis with Snug Sacks, which are like sleeping bags with sleeves

Golfer Playing In The Rain
Washington, D.C.: September, 1953. A golfer drives out of the mud in the rain at the National Celebrities Tournament in Washington D.C. The meet was held at the Woodmont Country Club

A Man Practices Golf
United States: c. 1955. A golfer practicing his hooks and slices

Family Boating Lunch
United States: c. 1959. This boating family needed a table for lunch, so they flipped the water skis over and layed them across the boat for a table

Swing Dancing Couple
United States: c. 1958. A young couple show off some expressive moves on the dance floor

Couples Dancing To A Band
New York, New York: 1941 Couples dancing to the Dolly Dawn band at the Roseland Ballroom

Heading Home After Skiing
St. Sauveur, Quebec, Canada: c. 1952. A weary and happy couple head home arm in arm after a day of skiing

Skiers Takes A Break
New York: c. 1925 Three fashionable skiers take a break from skiing

Skier Takes Sunshine Break
Collingwood, Ontario, Canada c. 1954 A young woman skier takes a break in the sunshine sitting on a split rail fence

Skiing Badger Pass in Yosemite
Yosemite National Park, California: December 10, 1935 James Oliver, Commisioner of Yosemite National Park, and his wife inaugurate the opening of ski season at Badger Pass in Yosemite

Woman Skier To Compete
Chicago, Illinois: January 7, 1928 Opal Nuttall out at Pales Park Hills, where she will compete in the ski jumping contest tomorrow

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"Embracing the Thrill: Exploring the World of Recreational Pursuits" The rhythmic oars slice through the water as the crew team glides across the shimmering lake, united in their pursuit of victory and camaraderie. Inspired by Ernest Hemingway's love for fishing, a solitary figure casts his line into the tranquil waters, seeking solace and adventure amidst nature's embrace. Vibrant hues adorn every corner of Turks and Caicos islands, where colorful buildings stand as a testament to a vibrant culture that celebrates life's simple pleasures. Bathers bask under golden rays on Playa Levante beach in Benidorm, Costa Blanca, Spain - a playground for sun-seekers who revel in luxurious seaside hotels. In 1882, cricket met its mock demise with "The Sporting Times" obituary; yet this beloved sport continues to captivate hearts worldwide with its timeless grace and competitive spirit. Dream Falls cascades down Tahquamenon Falls State Park like liquid poetry, inviting adventurers to immerse themselves in nature's breathtaking beauty and find serenity within its embrace. A long exposure photograph captures Lake Superior's rugged coastline near Grand Marais, Minnesota - an ethereal moment frozen in time that reveals both power and tranquility coexisting harmoniously. As darkness blankets the sky above Hollow Rock, millions of stars paint a celestial masterpiece known as Milky Way - an awe-inspiring sight that reminds us of our place in this vast universe. Against a backdrop of obsidian blackness stands a teenage male gymnast practicing on rings with unwavering determination - his strength defying gravity itself while chasing dreams beyond imagination. Beach parties ignite joyous celebrations along sandy shores where laughter mingles with crashing waves; these carefree moments become cherished memories etched into our souls forevermore.