Destination Spotlights

True Grit

True Grit

Locals of Ogden, Utah, boast of the city's "grit," embracing its heritage and history. These days, though, it's also a center for sports.

Big Dreams and Big Ten Teams

Big Dreams and Big Ten Teams

Big Ten university cities boast plenty of sports venues, high-profile events and friendly people. Champaign County, home of the University of Illinois, is no exception, hosting a variety of national, ...

Going Big in ‘Tournament Town’

Going Big in ‘Tournament Town’

In the 1800s, Greensboro built a reputation as a central hub for the textile industry. Today, Greensboro is better known as “Tournament Town” for its collection of state-of-the-art athletic venues tha...

A SoCal Destination with Small-Town Hospitality

A SoCal Destination with Small-Town Hospitality

If you thought Los Angeles, site of the 2028 Olympics, had the lock on California’s best sports facilities, prepare to have your paradigm shifted. There’s a sweet spot in Ventura County, about 45 minu...

Everything We Look for in a Destination

Everything We Look for in a Destination

Wicomico County, Maryland, recently served as the home plate for hundreds of United States Specialty Sports Association Eastern World Series players and their families, a result of the county’s $3 mil...

Play in the Land of Possibilities

Play in the Land of Possibilities

The domain name of “www.playportlandtexas.com” says it all. “We want people to Play Portland because we have so much to offer,” says Mona Gandy, director of marketing and communications for the City o...

SoCal Atmosphere in a Suburban Los Angeles Destination

SoCal Atmosphere in a Suburban Los Angeles Destination

Conejo is Spanish for rabbit, and although organizers don’t see many rabbits in the area these days, Southern California’s Conejo Valley is hopping with sports tournaments, clinics and camps, as well ...

America’s 50th State Opens Its Sporting Doors to the World

America’s 50th State Opens Its Sporting Doors to the World

Once renowned for hosting the Pro Bowl (the National Football League’s annual all-star game at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu for more than 30 years) Hawai'i has fast become a go-to destination for a varie...

Growing Sports Events, Inside and Out

Growing Sports Events, Inside and Out

What do you do with nearly 500 acres in Los Angeles County? You create a venue that allows entertainment and sports to thrive. That’s what was started nearly 100 years ago when a “merchants’ expositio...

Uncovering a Sports Gem in Kentucky

Uncovering a Sports Gem in Kentucky

There are a lot of reasons to visit Owensboro, nestled on a scenic bend of the Ohio River in western Kentucky. Music fans are attracted to the area’s ties to the roots of bluegrass, including the many...