Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Flying a kite has been an enduring windy day pastime for so long that historians ...

It’s a simple structure that brings so much happiness, and that joy isn’t a newfound feeling. The joy of kite flying is so prevalent that in 1760, Japan banned kite flying due to the number of people ...

Summer is a time to enjoy simple pleasures in the great outdoors, and one great activity for all ages is kite-flying. You can make it as easy as you like; for those who are more serious about it, kite ...

On a breezy day in March, hundreds of bright kites swayed gracefully above D.C. against the backdrop of blue skies and the Washington Monument. The Blossom Kite Festival in D.C. is a signature event ...

I learned a valuable lesson this afternoon. Don't fly a kite in 50 mph winds. I broke the crap out of my kite. The wind around DC has been awesome today, solid 40 mph winds, with gusts at 50 mph. So I ...

Diamond-shaped kites used to be a kite-flyer's best friend, but nowadays you're just as likely to see kites shaped like turtles, butterflies and even a great white shark hovering up there in the sky.

The next time someone tells you to "go fly a kite," take it as an idea for sky-friendly fun, rather than a means of shooing you off. Then head to the Panhandle’s premier kite stores: Kitty Hawk Kites ...

O is happy to play with a kite, but mad that he can't get it to fly. O is happy to play with a kite, but mad that he can't get it to fly. Uncle X helps him know that people often have mixed feelings.