Outdoor inspiration: parachute

It's been a hot, sticky, sunny summer here in NorCal, but I still miss going camping. Back in June, my family took a day trip out to the lake and my friend Rachel's parents brought along a parachute! I never would have thought of this, but it instantly added some shade and a pop of color to the area. We tied it up between the cars because there were no trees around, but this thing could go anywhere. (I'm thinking it would be really fun for a big backyard party!) If you do some quick digging, you can find all sorts of used parachutes on eBay for a couple hundred dollars. Happy camping!