Kite Building, Kite Flying, Kiting

Is Going to a Kite-Making Retreat Really Worth it?

I recently participated in my first kite-making retreat, and...

Kite Festival, Kite Flying, Kiting, showkites, Winter

WTF is #Bojikites?

#Bojikites is the brainchild of Okoboji, Iowa native and businessman Steve Boote. More than a hashtag, it’s the...

Kite Festival, Kite Flying, Kiter, Kiting, showkites

Here’s What You’re Gonna Need to Fly That BIG Showkite

You’ve seen them at a festival and now you want to get into showkite flying. These fast facts and resources will help you get started.

Kite Building, Kite Flying, Kiter, Kiting

‘KitesUp!’ with Heloise Lochman of White Bird Kites

Heloise is such a good sport in welcoming my outreach and questions. She agreed to let me share a bit of her story with you. Here in her own words, is a brief account of how she and her husband Chris got into kiting.

Kite Festival, Kite Flying, Kiting, Showkites

What Goes Up Mustn’t Come Down

“Put some altitude on that thing!” That’s usually where I’m at anytime it comes to flying most any kite, even large showkites (See, Yes, I’m an Altitude Junkie.). I’m with kiter, Mike Gee…