Campfires

Campfire smoke is a constant thorn in campers' sides. While the smoke does keep mosquitoes away, it is also a nuisance and a potential health hazard. A completely smoke-free campfire experience is…

Whether you're spending a week in the wilderness or camping out in your backyard, there are many different campfire games and crafts that are easy to implement and fun for everyone. Before going…

Campfire restrictions in Washington State will change weekly and sometimes daily based on current weather conditions; occasionally there are statewide bans on recreational fires. Check with local fire…

Clean water is the greatest necessity to human life. A human can survive only a short period of time without water. Dirty water can cause serious illness or death. According to the Centers for Disease…

All MREs (meals, ready-to-eat) issued by the US government, and some civilian MREs, come with a flamess ration heater, or FRH. The FRH contains a compound that, when water is added, thoroughly heats…

Creating a campfire cooking set is central to a thorough packing job for camping trips. A well-stocked cooking set enables the preparation of a wide variety of meals over a fire while not adding too…

Summer is time to pull out the tent, coolers and marshmallow sticks and go camping with family and friends. Preparing a meal over the campfire is often the highlight of the trip since appetites…

Many families find time in their schedules to build a campfire at home or while camping at a park or in the wilderness. One great resource that is easy to have on hand and saves a lot of time is…

Bring some tinfoil along on your next camping trip for some great new meals to try. Cooking with tinfoil on a campfire is versatile, less messy and allows you to use foods you may not be able to cook…

Man's oldest foe can be tamed. What once only caused forest fires can now bring light, warmth and hot beans.

Sing campfire songs to entertain and bond with your party - and keep skittish wild animals away to boot.