Camping

The smell of wood smoke and the mouthwatering smells of food cooking on a campfire combine to cause the tummy to make happy noises in anticipation of a good meal. Cast iron Dutch ovens and...

Constructing a campfire can be an easy task, but there are times when lighting a fire and finding dry firewood can be a hassle. However, careful planning can help prevent fire problems on a...

Camping in the wilderness has perks that no other recreation has. Cooking over a campfire is one of them. There isn't a lot of special equipment needed, but cooking utensils for the home kitchen...

If you like smores, you will LOVE the chewy, melted, mouth-watering gooeyness of Banana Boats cooked in the coals of an open campfire. It's truly a HOT Sundae experience!

The campfire is a central part of any campsite, providing warmth as well as a gathering place to cook, eat, tell stories and enjoy the company of friends and family. Whether building the fire for...

A swing grill is used for outdoor cooking over an open flame, usually a campfire. Portability and ease of use make the swing grill a natural tool for camping. The platform can hold a variety of...

Learn how to create the perfect campfire!

If you think your kids are too young to go camping, think again! You can enjoy camping as a family even with toddlers. All you need to do is prepare.

Camping with kids presents opportunities for both learning and teaching. Uninterrupted time to spend together and allow children to help cook offers a great chance to teach them skills for life....

It's growing dark, the night is cool, and the air around you smells of nearby campers camping and eating their delicious foods...cooked over the oldest, most natural grill available - the...

Do you like to go camping? Well if you do, you'll need to be able to build a campfire so that you can keep warm!

Many people enjoy getting back to nature and going camping in the Great Outdoors. Amenities vary by campground: Some have some modern conveniences like showers and toilets, while others have none...

Camping is a fun family activity, and camp food always seems to taste better than food at home. Simple meals are the best, because the idea of a vacation is to relax and not spend hours preparing...

Cooking at a campsite presents a challenge due to the lack of traditional cooking appliances. The campfire offers one source of heat for cooking while camping. A small charcoal grill adds an...

Camping is a great way to spend time together as a family. Whether you're going to the coast or the mountains, you will definitely need some fun snacks to keep everyone satisfied and full of...

The coffee you make on a grill while camping may be one of the best cups of coffee you will ever have. It may be the anticipation as you carefully watch the coffee pot heat on the grill, or...

After a long hike, the first thing on your mind might be warming up and sating the appetite with a hot meal. Backpacking stoves provides a convenient way to cook foods quickly and efficiently by...

When considering cooking on a camping trip, it's important to remember that block ice is better than ice cubes, and that cooking over an open fire is best achieved through hot coals and not open...

Reflector ovens are metal boxes that can be used at campsites to make baked goods. The ovens, which generally have one open side and a sloped roof, are positioned facing a campfire. The oven is...

When the corn looks ready, grab, kick, or flip the corn cobs out of the campfire using your preferred cooking tool.

What you eat while camping depends on whether you're backpacking or driving to a campsite in a car laden with supplies. If you're backpacking, since you have to carry everything, you are looking...

I remember when our Boy Scout Troop 218 in Corpus Christi, Texas would go camping and light a fire, let it burn down to hot coals and place a Campfire Coffee Can Casserole to cook while we went...

Camping should be simple: It is a time for you, your friends and your family to get together, leave the TV and computer at home, and return to the basics of nature. Little is required to enjoy the...

Camp is a place where experience and adventure go hand in hand. Always remember that when working with children, you must pick activities that are age appropriate. Gather your supplies and...

Cooking while camping is usually easy, but you do need some specialized tools. Your basic house pots and pans generally won't do well over an open fire, and may be permanently damaged if you try...

The best part about camping is sitting around the campfire either roasting marshmallows or just relaxing. But, sometimes the most difficult task is knowing how to get a campfire started and...

After a long day on the trail, nothing tastes better than a meal cooked on a wood or charcoal fire. Campfires have sparked the imaginations of singers and storytellers since the beginning of...

Ready to go camping? Not until you first know camping safety rules. Camping can be a lot of fun, but it can be dangerous too. Keep your camping experience fun and safe, especially for the kids.

Think camping is just for boys? Think again. Organized camping for girls has a long history. One of the first girls' summer camps in the world, Camp Kehonka, was started in 1902. The Girl Scouts...

There's nothing quite like a watching the flames of a campfire in the great outdoors. The smell of the wood burning and the dancing flames as you gather around the campfire talking with friends...

As summer approaches, many people will head out to the beach, the mountains, or the lake to go camping; some will be happy, some will arrive with dread. Here is a guide to make sure your trip ends...

So, you’re going camping for the first time! Great! You’re going to love the sights, sounds, and smells of the forest and the beauty of the night. One of the best parts of camping is sitting...

Put out a campfire completely and make sure that the coals on the bottom have cooled. Learn how to put out a campfire from an Eagle Scout in this free camping video.

A fire pit or containment ring is needed to contain a campfire. Learn how to build a fire pit from an Eagle Scout in this free camping video.

Kindling is used in order to get a fire started. Learn how to pick campfire kindling from an Eagle Scout in this free camping video.

A proper layout of campfire wood and logs will help to keep the fire burning. Learn how to arrange wood for a campfire from an Eagle Scout in this free camping video.

Starting a campfire is easiest with a lighter, matches, or a magnesium stick with flint. Learn how to spark a campfire flame from an Eagle Scout in this free camping video.

Always let a campfire burn slowly so that a wood supply isn't wasted. Learn how to keep a fire going from an Eagle Scout in this free camping video.

Burning trash can put pollutants into the air at a campsite. Learn what not to burn in a campfire from an Eagle Scout in this free camping video.

Always build a campfire on a flat, stable surface. Learn where to build a campfire from an Eagle Scout in this free camping video.

Camping just wouldn't seem like camping if you didn't have a campfire. Most campsites inside of state and federal parks will have a fire pit already made, but some of the more wilderness ones...

Camping is a valuable way to share quality family time without breaking the bank. When camping involves children, having a list of activities set up during the camping stay keeps kids entertained...

Here's how to build the perfect campfire that will light easily and keep burning for a long time.

If you're a camping enthusiast and have cooked over an open fire, chances are you’ve had a pudgy pie. If you’re new to the scene, or have just never happened upon these tasty treats, the concept...

Learn how to build a one match campfire outside or in your wood stove.

Ever leaned over to cook a meal on a campfire before? Well lean no more. Learn how to build a Chippewa Kitchen.

Camping offers people of all ages a chance to get to know each other a little better, enjoy living off of the land, cooking your own meals, exploring new territories and trying new things. Camping...

Cooking popcorn over a campfire is a fun way to make this traditional snack. Youngsters love this activity, as well as eating the finished product! There are a few different ways to make...

When you prepare ahead of time for the cooking part of camping you have more time to actually enjoy the trip. There are many things you can cook during a camping trip that everyone can enjoy so...

When setting up a campsite, remember that you should leave it the way you found it, so it is best not to destroy things as you set up. No matter if you are camping in your backyard, a public...