What's the story. Creating a backyard obstacle course can be a fun and engaging way to boost your family's physical fitness.

Smiling faces were seen all across the 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade’s Soldier Field as the 4th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment hosted a junior and family obstacle course Aug. 23.

“We have had a lot of recent inquiries about ninja warrior course builds for the home,” says Kevin LaPlatney, owner of Obstacle Athletics in Deer Park (770-04 Grand Blvd.; 631-627-8253, ...