How Do You Build An Underground Fort?
Building an underground fort is a terrific learning experience and a great chance to be creative. It takes some time and effort to create a fort that can last a while. Find a clearing in a field or in a wooded area. Make sure there are no utilities, cables, exposed rocks or roots running through the area where digging is planned. Mark off the length and width dimensions of the underground fort with stakes. Begin digging the desired depth (3 to 6 feet). Move the dirt away from the edges of the hole as it’s being removed, to keep it from falling back into the opening. Dig around tree roots or cut them back level with the walls. Pull out large rocks and use the resulting space as a shelf for a lantern or candle. Make sure the earth is stable after removing rocks or root ends. Line the floor of the fort with a tarp or water-resistant drop cloth. Leave about 6 inches of space around the edge of the floor covering and dig a small trench for water to run off in the event of rain. Shore up the
