We used to have a tire swing tied to the branch of a scrappy and tall oak tree that reached out over the steep banks of the small creek that runs through the ranch. Mom could see it from the window ...

Want to hang a swing or secure a rope without damaging the tree? The Running Bowline is your go-to knot! Learn how this ...

If you’re looking to get your kids outside more often, you might want to think about installing a tree swing in your yard. It may look complicated, but it’s easy to learn how to build one yourself.

It must be almost 40 years old. Used at first by our three kids, in the past 10 years, the tire swing has become the main attraction for our grandchildren, now five of them, when they come to visit. A ...

Take a page from the 20th century – a 10-week guide on how to bring back the adventure of summerNothing quite says easy summer fun like playing on a tire swing. And however much you may think that ...