ohn Johnson of Midland, right, instructs Katherine Burley of Harrison at Pine Haven Recreation Area Sunday. Johnson, a professional ski instructor, has been cross-country skiing for 25 years.

Security at San Francisco Zoo is getting a boost, according to the city’s recreation and parks department.

A dam in the Adelaide hills built 80 years ago will be incorporated into the Sturt Gorge Recreation Park in Adelaide’s south.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - Brian Campbell gingerly stuck his skate onto the ice like a swimmer dipping his toe into a cold pool. The Buffalo Sabres defenseman led his teammates onto the makeshift hockey rink for practice Monday and was none the worse for wear.

All that remained after months of hype is for the Sabres to play the Pittsburgh Penguins on New Year’s Day in the Winter Classic, the NHL’s first outdoor game in the United States.

Brian Campbell gingerly stuck his skate onto the ice like a swimmer dipping his toe into a cold pool. The Buffalo Sabres defenseman led his teammates onto the makeshift hockey rink for practice Monday and was none the worse for wear. The anticipation and the trepidation seemed to be gone after the team’s hourlong spin.

Brian Campbell gingerly stuck his skate onto the ice like a swimmer dipping his toe into a cold pool.

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - A 52-acre family farm of cornfields, meadows and memories will become a recreation area in this growing Gloucester County municipality.