Idaho and roller skates were both invented in 1863. James Plimpton of Massachusetts invented the latter. By 1871, even that outpost of civilization, Boise, had a skating rink. Ads for the ...

From its origins—roller-skate wheels attached to a wooden board—the skateboard has given rise to a vibrant culture of art, music, and sport. Used by surfers when there were no waves to ride, the ...

Whether roller skating was a hobby you took up during the pandemic or you’ve been part of a roller-derby team for years, the right pair of skates can help you zip around with confidence and ease.

In the late ‘70s, Ian “Flipper” Ross launched the original Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace in West Hollywood, uniting music, ...

Roll-er Land, which is located at 1145 West 18th St., recently celebrated its 44th anniversary. The roller rink officially ...

Adidas has introduced a fair amount of Superstar variations within the sneaker's half-century lifespan, but more new versions ...

Not to be confused with roller-skating, Rollerblading requires skates that are narrower and speedier and that have multiple wheels in a straight line, rather than a square formation. There are ...

This Southern hub of creativity, nightlife and civil rights history is showing it has an outdoorsy side too, with the ...

The Girl Scouts are moving their operations to a former bank building in western Henrico County.

On Sunday in beautiful Portland, Oregon, Rose City Rollers' Wheels Of Justice—an all-star squad of the best of the best ...

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“This investment in roller skates wasn’t just about skating ... Italian-made coffee pot for $400 from an antiques store, and said it had helped him expand his network at his coworking ...