The rope in this photo is about 8mm and was used to belay children. Yes, the green cord is the climbing rope. There was no anchor. It ran from the belayer, up around the tree, then down to the climber ...

Does a swing set ever look like it belongs in a well-manicured yard? For families with small children, the attractions of an outdoor play set are many. It's a magnet for kids, encouraging them to ...

Don't let a rainy day stop play. Indoor climbing is great for children's mental and physical health, and helps them develop important life skills. Here are our top tips for taking the kids to the ...

PEORIA — Climbing debuts as an Olympic sport this summer in Tokyo. But the sport will reach new heights in Peoria when the 2021 USA Climbing Youth Rope Championship gets off the ground at First Ascent ...

Do you need strength and agility to climb a rock wall? Yes. But, you may also need something else: perseverance. Despite physical challenges that would discourage most of us from attempting to scale a ...