Flying a kite may seem a little retro, but as this writer points out,  it's a great earth-friendly activity that kids and adults alike can enjoy. It's also a fun way to get some fresh air and maybe try something a little different, so head to your local Toys "R" Us prior to Earth Day and pick one up!

Every year when the temperature warms and the wind picks up, we buy a cheap kite to fly for a day or two before we get too busy to head to an open field. As an Earth Day Celebration, what could be more environmentally friendly than kite flying? Except, of course, for the gas to get to a place with wind and enough space.

Open fields are among the best places to fly a kite if you live in an urban area. Think the middle of a high school track for one option. Look out for power lines, though. Kites and power lines are not a good combo. If you live near a coast or a large lake, head to the beach. Other places to consider are fields in city parks.

One thing I like about kite flying, once you have a kite, it's free. It's also participatory. What a great way to join in with humanity in environmentally friendly fun.

Hit the jump to read the rest of the article, which outlines the 10 best places in the world to fly a kite.

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