Camping doesn’t always have to take place in a forest or at a campground. Having a backyard campout can be just as exciting, without the hassle of packing and travel. Even though your house will be in ...

A crackling campfire, hot dogs and marshmallows roasting, the stars glimmering overhead... It sure sounds relaxing. And you don't have to trek into the woods to enjoy this tranquil scene either. All ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's rarely a bad time to camp in your backyard. Whether you have friends over or just don't wish to travel to the woods or the mountains, ...

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 ...

‘Fess up: the first time you heard the term “glamping,” did you laugh—or scoff? You’d be forgiven for thinking that this buzzword, short for “glamorous camping,” sounds a little ridiculous. After all, ...

The great outdoors can be made a little smaller for a close-to-home adventure. By Catherine Newman Our kids are going to have the weirdest memories of this time, and, ideally, some of them will be ...

And for moments like that, we firmly believe that everyone deserves to have their own hammock. And fortunately, hammocks are getting more and more affordable! While you can definitely spend a few ...

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 ...

Backyard camping has a certain brilliance to it that goes beyond experiencing nature. If something goes wrong, your house is just paces away. “If it all falls apart and blows up on you, you just go ...