Sometimes the simplest things can bring the greatest summertime pleasures. Outdoor fun doesn’t have to include expensive, custom-built play sets; you can create instant outdoor entertainment by ...

Outdoor play is a big part of childhood, especially now, when electronics often dominate recreation time. If you’re looking for ways to get your kids outside more, consider adding a tire swing to your ...

Philip Hartsfield,age 9,plays with a tire swing at his home on Morgan Av. SW,in Decatur,AL.Monday evening.A neighbor bought a new set of tires and donated an extra for this tire swing.

The start of spring means one thing: fun in the sun for everyone. But once you’ve entered into the “Do we really need to leave the park now mom/dad?!” era of parenting, you might not hear the end of ...