Step aside, sport climbing and soccer. What is bringing in kids and adults these days is a sport that has been around for, well, millennia: fishing. The key finding in a new report is this staggering statistic: fishing has 1.5 million more participants than it did last year.

When it comes to outdoor activities and adventures, Redding, California, is a paradise with endless possibilities. Located right on the Sacramento River, 160 miles north of Sacramento and about a three-hour drive north of San Francisco, Redding offers outdoor options for all ages. This beautiful location, cradled by Mount Shasta and Mount Lassen, has more than 300 days of sunshine a year, cementing the town's claim to being the "sunniest city in California." The area has an abundance of state and national parks, along with all types of water sports. In fact, the Sacramento River National Recreation Trail, with its miles of opportunities, is nicknamed the "Gem of the U.S. Trail System."

Need a tournament host? Here's one thing to remember: all roads lead to the Midlands of South Carolina and the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission. With 45-plus competition surfaces and an onsite team of planning pros, this destination's picturesque parks and skilled planning team add up to an exceptional competition ready to score big with players and parents alike.

The Huntsman World Senior Games, an international multi-sport event for athletes age 50 and up, is held in St. George, Utah, next month. It includes 29 medal-eligible sports, as well as health screenings, social events, concerts and dances, for a unique visitor experience. Learn about the event that brings in 11,000 athletes from around the world and has nearly a $17 million impact on the city.

"You have to play this game like somebody just hit your mother with a two-by-four."

~ Dan Birdwell, formerly of the Oakland Raiders, on the mindset necessary for professional football