On a breezy day in March, hundreds of bright kites swayed gracefully above D.C. against the backdrop of blue skies and the Washington Monument. The Blossom Kite Festival in D.C. is a signature event ...

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Gateway Kite Club offers opportunities for kids interested in trying the hobby. From flying a simple single-line kite to participating in full-on “kite battles,” the tradition of kite-flying is a ...

Any kid who’s ever flown a kite has learned the lesson: Once you can get the kite off the ground and high into the air, you’re more likely to find a steady breeze to keep it aloft. A fledgling wind ...

These beautiful summer days, with a nice breeze, are perfect for kite flying. There’s a tribe of people who take kites to another level. Kite maker and choreographer Paul Degard has been flying kites ...

If there’s such a thing as a perfect kite-flying day, Sunday seemed to fit the bill. The wind was ideal for grabbing kite tails and sending dozens of “air crafts” soaring yards into the sky during ...