High Flying Summer Fun

High Flying Summer Fun

Summer 2023 is going to be a blast for kite and road trip enthusiasts! On Memorial Day weekend Pontiac, Illinois on legendary Route 66 was the host for this years National Road Trip Day proclamation event. And Pontiac is home to a diverse array of museums, charming...

World of Kites

World of Kites

World of Kites lovers. We at Tumbleweeds & Tarantula's are passionate about kites. And so we are a part of an international community that enjoys the simple pleasures of kite flying. We are also just one chapter in the long history of the kite. Did you know that...

Year of The Kite

Year of The Kite

Kite festivals are amazing events that celebrate the simple joys and beauty of flying kites. These events attract thousands of people who come to watch or participate in this colorful and fun activity. And Kite festivals are not only entertaining, but they also...

Tale of The Kite

Tale of The Kite

Tale of The Kite Herbert Sunbury, the main character in an obscure story entitled The Kite written by William Somerset Maugham, is an intriguing and complex character. In this entrancing tale about the complexities of human nature, Herbert lives a life completely...

Answers Raise Questions

Answers Raise Questions

Answers Raise Questions. There is ample historic evidence that for centuries kites have served a variety of purposes aside from providing relaxing entertainment. They were used as instruments of war. They were used to deliver messages behind enemy lines. And now...

Kites: More Than A Hobby

Kites: More Than A Hobby

Kites: More Than A Hobby. In the era before video games and the smart phones summer days of childhood were often filled with flying kites. With the crush of adult responsibilities kite flying becomes a halcyon memory. We tend to forget the simple pleasure of just...

Kites For All Seasons

Kites For All Seasons

Kites For All Seasons, For kite enthusiasts that live in Bullhead City, Arizona, or along the Colorado River, Tumbleweeds & Tarantula's is no mere store. It is a destination. This is a one stop shop for kites and kite supplies. But for Rory Sweet, Rupert Longsdon,...

Simple Things In Life

Simple Things In Life

Simple Things In Life, Whether it is a passing fad or a trend that is indicative of a societal shift has yet to be determined. Still, in recent years discussions about living a minimalist lifestyle have gone main stream. It is discussed on prime time talk shows, on...

Add Magic

Add Magic

Add Magic, Aside from the simple pleasures of whiling away an afternoon with some kite flying, the great American road trip might be the best way to escape the pressures of life. So, just imagine the fun of a road trip linked with kite flying. Well, 2022 is winding...

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