Outdoor forts

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.

This is not fine woodworking by any means, but it is a very easy way to build a fort, if you have some forested land on your property.

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

Today is the big ‘Castle Clubhouse’ reveal . . . don’t worry, we’re cancelling Christmas and birthdays this year because, well . . . our kids got a ‘Castle Clubhouse.’ We partnered with Wood, Naturally on this very unique project and ...

Leaf and Stick Fort: This fort is easy to make and can be made entirely from woodland materials.

Build a log fort

Whether it’s a superhero hideout or cool reading nook, kids’ outdoor forts bring magic and wonder. Even more, they make super summer projects for kids. We’ve found 15 outdoor forts for hideaway fun and the best part? You won’t need an engineering degree to pull it off.

No backyard is complete without a fort. And these are straight out of your kid’s wildest dreams.

We’ve been talking about building a DIY toddler outdoor playhouse for our son practically all summer, and earlier this week I finally showed you a few photos of the finished playhouse (along with a tutorial on how we did the roofing). I promised I’d be back with the full tutorial on how to build a...

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.