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, ...
Destination Spotlights
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Tournaments and… Toad Racing. Conway, Arkansas, Shows Its Versatility
If you want to know what Conway, Arkansas, is all about, you can get a pretty good idea on the first full weekend of May. On that weekend, every year, a sports event occurs that demonstrates the commu...
"Best Small Town to Visit" Serves Up Volleyball, Gymnastics, Baseball and More
Already a popular vacation spot with such major attractions as Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Dollywood, Sevierville, Tennessee, also has become a high-profile destination for youth sports ev...
An Outdoor Sports Paradise in Northern California
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 thre...