Spring, summer, and winter all have their fans, but as seasons go, fall is the real crowd-pleaser. The leaves are changing, football season is underway, and Halloween is waiting for its big moment.

It’s a great time to be outside, as well: not too hot, and (usually) not too cold. Whether you’re out exploring your community or enjoying your backyard playsets with your family, there are plenty of ways for you to enjoy the season:

Labor Day weekend is almost here, giving you and your family the chance to take a trip, go for a swim, or just gather in your backyard to say goodbye to summer.

And while we want you to have fun this Labor Day, we also want you to be safe. So before we offer our suggestions for having an enjoyable time during your end-of-summer festivities, we’ll turn to the Red Cross for these Labor Day safety tips.

There’s an old episode of The Simpsons where Homer Simpson sees an ad for a used trampoline and gets so excited he can’t even say the word.

“Tramampoline! Trambapoline!”

The whole thing ends the way all Homer’s schemes do – badly – but we understand his enthusiasm.

Trampolines are a great addition to your backyard, especially as your children outgrow swing sets. They can offer hours of enjoyment for you and your children. Here’s a primer on the right way – and the safe way—to buy a trampoline.

Trends seem to indicate that the concept of the staycation isn’t just a passing fad.

And that makes sense: long trips can be costly and stressful, and a lot of us live in communities we’ve never had a chance to explore.

So this year, take a day trip with your family. Explore your town’s past, check out some community events and relax in the backyard. We’ll even give you some tips to get started: