Stretch first, then jump into Rec'd, Little Village's 2023 recreation guide! Pickleball is all the rage with all ages, and LGBTQ Iowans have gravitated towards the inclusive sport. Meanwhile, Iowa's longstanding tennis and table tennis leagues aren't afraid to rethink (some of) the rules, and Adaptive Sports Iowa makes dozens of summer and winter sports accessible to all. Also in this issue: meet a Sioux City powerlifter, Waverly archer and one of Iowa's top fencing coaches. Find out how Des Moines ended up with the nation's largest skatepark, why Belegarth players live to roleplay, and how wildlife rescue orgs save lives in the most altered landscape in North America. Need some fresh air? Explore caves, prairies, a 350 million-year-old sea floor and four historic sites that were once "stations" on the Underground Railroad. Plus: Tips for a more natural lawn, emotional support horses, sporting gear stores and more!
