Family camping trips can be like a rite of passage. From setting up camp to searching for firewood, everyone had their role. Growing up with an entire family of scouts (my dad and brother are proud ...

David Mizejewski of the National Wildlife Federation talks about ways to encourage your kids to spend more time outdoors, including backyard camping and the Great American Backyard Campout event.Aug.

The Golden State is reopening and summer sprawls luxuriously ahead with all its promise of European jaunts, tropical island treks — OK, we’re camping in our backyard. Or building a pillow fort in the ...

There are 14 choices here, so you're bound to find something that appeals to your family and friends. Check 'em out. How neat is the bright yellow Lucite cornhole game? Made from acrylic, this buy ...

Backyard camping is not just for kids. Take the stress out of packing, trekking, and camping, and go glamping in your own backyard. Whether you’re looking for a high-energy night filled with BBQ and ...

When the sun is shining on a summer day, your first thought may be to grab your blow-up pool and set it up in your backyard, or make mint lemonade in your kitchen. You may whole-heartedly decide to ...

Summer is the prime time to introduce the fun of camping to the whole family. If a trip to a campground isn’t on your schedule and you’d prefer to remain socially distant, the fun easily moves to the ...

Last week, a message from Alana Waters-Piper went out to South Austin neighborhoods through the Nextdoor app. “We’re planning a backyard campout this Friday night. I know we can’t do it together as a ...