To many people, fishing is one of the most relaxing sports. In what other sport can you sit back, smell the ocean, and enjoy the sight of a beautiful sunset and the taste of a cold brewski?

Fishing is so intriguing because it’s probably the only sport that originated as a means for survival. Ancient Egyptians fished on the Nile, and there is evidence that people fished as far back as 40,000 years ago. Back then people lived a “hunting and gathering” lifestyle, and created fishing equipment out of the little materials they had, such as a hook fashioned out of a bone.

In 1653 Izaak Walton published The Compleat Angler and as a result, recreational fishing gained popularity. In the book, the main character is seen enjoying fishing along with good companionship, peace and tranquility, and food and drink. ...

Seeking a sport more thrilling than ping-pong? Try extreme sports! Extreme sports are games that include a high level of danger and excitement. They take place on all different terrains: on the water, on a mountain, on the road, in the snow, even in the air. They are not for the faint of heart!

Some popular extreme sports include:

• Hang gliding
• Ski jumping
• Sky diving
• Mountain biking
• Bungee jumping
• Motocross
• Barefoot waterskiing
• Cliff diving
• Parasailing
• Snowmobiling

An extreme sport you may not have heard of? BASE jumping. BASE stands for buildings, antennas, spans (or bridges) and earth. This sport involves a person jumping off these structures with the aid of a parachute.

Another unusual extreme sport is wakeboarding. ...