Long before spreadsheets and rubrics, kids learned patience, math, and negotiation in the yard ...

The first time Jackie Ostfeld took her kids camping, it was to a spot they knew well: their backyard. “They had the best time of their life,” says Ostfeld, director of the Sierra Club’s Outdoors for ...

On any given afternoon, when I look in my backyard, I'll see multiple kids who aren't mine. In addition to my own two children, plenty of neighborhood kids come by to play. If my kids are inside, they ...

A great outdoor play space can provide nonstop entertainment for your kids, and Super Dad host Taylor Calmus is full of cool backyard ideas. The show, which airs on the Magnolia Network, sees Calmus ...

Since moving to our house a few years ago, my husband and I have spent hours working on the backyard, making it more fun and functional. From adding a garden to a massive play area, it's a space that ...

Explore backyard summer fun for kids with outdoor activities, screen-free games, arts, and crafts that spark creativity and keep kids active all summer long! Summer is here, and that means sunshine, ...