Imagine your daily chores becoming Olympic events. That’s what happened when industrialization made physical labor nostalgic. These rural activities, known as herri kirolak, changed from survival ...

A tradition that usually happens in November had an early start this year during Labor Day weekend. The Judge family held its 22nd annual wood chopping competition, the "Chop Off" Saturday at a home ...

Each year, Carbondale’s Mountain Fair has a competition of the toughest residents in the area — the Women’s Wood Splitting competition. Although there is also an exciting Men’s Wood Splitting ...

Each year, Carbondale’s Mountain Fair has a competition of the toughest residents in the area — the Women’s Wood Splitting competition. Although there is also an exciting Men’s Wood Splitting ...

The strong breeze rolling off Lake Michigan is no match for the sharp scent of freshly chopped poplar drifting through BMO Pavilion. Sawdust fills the hot air as the roar of power saws drown out every ...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. - STIHL Timbersports is a head-to-head wood chopping competition. At the 2022 U.S. Championships, some competitors chopped through a few world records as well.