Here at NPR, we are leaning into the joy where we can with a series called I'm Really Into. Well, today, Invisibilia co-host Kia Miakka Natisse brings us her story of picking up a new hobby during the ...

Whoever said, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks," obviously wasn't familiar with skateboarding. Our beloved pastime isn't just for kids and teens—just ask dudes like Tony Hawk, Steve Caballero ...

The instructors at Kraken Skating Academy welcome all newcomers with open arms and, as importantly, open minds. The arms help new skaters get their bearings on a decidedly slippery surface. Those open ...

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After a year spent largely indoors, adults are regaining a sense of balance on roller skates, bikes and skateboards. By Roxanne Fequiere First came the walks — and then, seemingly all at once, the ...

Many people are just starting to roller skate during the pandemic because of social media, but L.A. has a long, rich history and culture of skaters. (Micah Fluellen / Los Angeles Times) Some people ...

Some people turned to sourdough. Others became plant parents. My quarantine hobby of choice? Roller skating. In the early months of the pandemic, roller skating was suddenly everywhere on TikTok and ...