Christine Ruff’s husband, Justin Ruff, built a backyard ice rink in Arnold that their three daughters have been skating on this week. According to Christine, “He has a construction background, and ...

It was the pair of ice skates that his daughter found under the tree in December, coupled with the colder Januarys in recent years, that convinced Arnold resident Justin Ruff to build an ice rink in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lincoln Keating, age 7, balances a ball on the end of his hockey stick as he skates around his family's backyard ice rink. His ...

ARNOLD, Md. — As freezing temperatures kept schools closed and families inside, Justin Ruff did the opposite. The Arnold, Maryland father built something that's bringing an entire block back together: ...

It's easy to think of things to do with the kids when the weather is warm and outdoor activities abound, but the winter months can present more of a challenge. This might be a good year to discover ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — While some families view their backyard as a place to play catch or to let the pets roam, others look at a ...

DEPEW, N.Y. (WKBW) — When the lights come on and the puck drops, a 40-by-100-foot ice rink in John Thornton's backyard in Depew transforms into something magical. The idea for Thornton was simply ...

SHREVEPORT, La. -- With much of the ArkLaTex stuck at home for several days, one Keithville parent found a creative way to keep his kids entertained by bringing their favorite sport to their own ...

A Canadian tradition, the backyard rink, may be in trouble in the coming years in much of the country, including P.E.I. That's the conclusion of a group of geographers at Wilfred Laurier University in ...