Forts outdoor

It was the kid with the rocks that finally did it for Matthew Browning.

These outdoor forts for kids range from really easy to more challenging, but you don't need to be an engineer to build any of them.

If you're an outdoors kind of person, you'll definitely agree that there is much to be found in the forests. Besides actual nature, there is always a chance to stumble upon something with a greater story that's been there for ages.

Calling all daydreamers and play pretenders! Gather up your pillows, cushions, and blankets to spend an afternoon building a grand fortress with your kids. These 7 Amazing Ways to Make a Fort, from Hello Wonderful, are a fantastic way to spend a cold winter day fostering your little one’s imagination.

All you need is a bedsheet and a box fan.

I love this time of year! After a New Hampshire winter, it feels so good to shed those layers and spend the afternoon outdoors. I love how happy my kids are at the end of the day. I love their little muddy fingers, their filthy smiles. I love the sediment in the bathtub--the sign of a day filled with adventure.

Our survival blogger Tim MacWelch rounds up the top 15 shelters for wilderness emergencies. Find out how to build them and when to use each design.

Whether you’re hosting a sleepover or just want to let the kids stay up, we've got everything from kids' indoor forts to fort-building kits.