What looks like an ordinary backyard most of the year becomes something far “cooler” in the winter. Since last year, the ...

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — It’s pitch dark, temperatures are in the teens and Eric Schissler is out in his front yard, spraying, of all things, a hose. He’s not watering his begonias; those are long gone.

During the winter, one of the most idyllic activities is skating at an ice rink, whether it’s indoors or out. An ice rink you the chance to take a break from hibernating and get into a wintry workout, ...

Jeremy Barrick has what so many hockey parents contemplating a backyard ice rink want: advice from the pros who have to make outdoor ice every year. Barrick, who works at the Minneapolis Park and ...

FRANKLIN, Wis. (WTMJ) - A Wisconsin man is really passionate about hockey. He is so into the sport that he’s even built a massive ice rink in his own backyard. The ice rink isn’t just for his sons. It ...

PHILADELPHIA — Philly winters have been streaky in recent years, but homeowners and hockey enthusiasts are making the most of the recent deep freeze to build backyard ice skating rinks. While many ...

Christian Combs glided on the ice, weaving between the controlled chaos that accompanies the typical youth hockey match. Careful not to miss a call, the youngster intently observed the action that ...

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — A family in Philadelphia’s Fox Chase neighborhood is making the most of the chilly weather. They’ve converted their backyard into an ice skating rink, and it’s now ...