Articles tagged as Recreation | Smithsonian Magazine

In Leanne Shapton's Swimming Studies "Bathing" chapter, there's a story behind every suit

July 17, 2012

The two-piece bathing suit got skimpier and more scandalous in 1946 Paris

July 5, 2012

Besides how to be a good neighbor, Mr. Rogers taught us other lessons, especially about the impact of a comforting change of clothes

June 25, 2012

Bikinis may have been illegal in 1900, but they were all the rage in ancient Rome

June 22, 2012

The stories of ten hikers who have traveled the 2,000-mile-path through the eastern United States tell the history of the trail

July 13, 2009

Before the age of Frosty, the snowman was abused by children and exploited by advertisers

Bob Eckstein

December 12, 2008

But 60 mph was a breeze to Barney Oldfield, better known as the "speed king" of the horseless carriage world

May 1998

Kites aren't just for kids. Ben Franklin knew it, as did the 20,000 kiters and kite fans at this year's 31st annual Smithsonian kite festival

June 1997