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Brazos Walking Stick Sweepstakes!
When we received our Brazos Walking Stick we were awestruck by the craftsmanship. Brazos Walking Sti...
ZOLEO Satellite Communicator: Review
Perhaps one of the most common things said in the outdoor community is, “tell someone where yo...
What Makes The GCI Outdoor Freeform Zero Gravity Lounger So Great?
Our friend Jeff Siegel from Avid Outdoorsman Media Group sits down to chat with Jeff Polke, Co-Presi...
Interview With Griff Jaggard From The FireDisc Cooker
Our friend Jeff Siegel, Avid Outdoorsman CEO and founder, sits down to chat with Griff Jaggard, Fire...
Stop Animation Skiing Adventure At Home
What’s a skier to do when he’s forced to cancel his trip because he’s stuck at hom...
Dick Proenneke Lived Alone In The Alaska Wilderness For 31 Years
Few off-the-grid naturalists have inspired us more than Dick Proenneke. He was an American naturalis...
The Reason Campers Are Better Off During The Coronavirus Outbreak
Let me start by saying that this whole situation is bad, and it’s going to get worse. In no wa...
Best Road Trip Apps 2020
There’s one thing that every camping adventure has in common: the road trip. Say what you want...
National Park Posters Based On Their Worst Review
We’ve all had a bad experience in the outdoors, right? Maybe it rained or maybe the mosquitos ...
No One Asked For A Tick Cake
Tick Cake? Thanks. We hate it. If you spend a lot of time outdoors as we do, you’re familiar w...
1987 Was The Most Popular Year For National Parks (Not 2016)
I’ve always had a problem with statistics, specifically, the number of people partaking in an ...
Perfect Steaks Every Time With This Grilling Apron
You haven’t been messing around with complicated Bluetooth thermometers, have you? Or maybe th...
Have You Seen The Log Bridge Trail Cam?
Let’s pretend you’re walking through the woods and you see a log over a creek. Would you...
The Outdoor Report | Week of July 6
Greetings campers! At 50 Campfires we’re often chatting about the latest headlines in the outd...
How Do Survival Tactics Change in the Winter?
For those who have been training for survival for a long time, you might think that you have all the...
This “Firefall” Only Happens For Two Weeks Each Year
Every year hundreds of visitors gather nightly to witness this stunning transformation of Horsetail ...
1978 Airstream Turned Into A Stunning Treehouse
Kevin and Laura Mooney have a knack for building treehouses that people can’t wait to stay in....
External Batteries vs. Solar Power For Camping
As recently as the turn of this century, the only extra batteries you worried about on a camping tri...
Why Did A Coyote Attack A Skier In Yellowstone?
On Tuesday, January 28th, a 43-year-old woman was bitten by a coyote while skiing in Yellowstone Nat...
Visit these 100 National Parks for FREE on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
As we always say at 50 Campfires, anything that gets you off the couch and outdoors is a good thing!...

Videos

Camp Cooking

Make Ahead Camping Porcupine Meatballs
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Anyone who grew-up in the sixties with a stay-at-home mom will more ...
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Banana S’more with More in Foil Packet
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Walking Cheezit Cheddar Pie Dessert
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Dutch Oven Sourdough French Toast
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Take 5 Walking Dessert
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Roadside Challenge : Nashville To New Orleans
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Frozen Sweet Treats
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Campside Savory – Sweet Oatmeal Bar
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Nissin Top Ramen Italian Scramble
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Camping Tips

The Best Bear Sprays and How to Use Them Effectively
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If you’re going hiking or mountain biking or spending a weekend backpacking, ...
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Experts Advise, Bring Three Ways To Start a Fire
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Road Trip Planner: How To Make The Most Of It
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Seeking (… and Avoiding) Scorpions
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5 Ways to Build a Campfire You Need to Know
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How To Start A Fire With A Pencil Sharpener
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Getting Started RVing With Help From Jo Ann Bender
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5 Important Hot Weather Driving Tips
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Randy P. Martin Captures the Wild
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The Easy Way To Carry and Organize Condiments
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Temperature Dips: How to Handle Life Outdoors in the Frost
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5 Science Based Tips To Staying Warm
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Camping with kids? Here’s a tip for keeping their milk ice cold.
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Camping Gear

moonshade sun shelter

The Moonshade Beats The Heat Almost Anywhere

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If there’s one thing we’re all in search of on a hot ...

ZOLEO Satellite Communicator

ZOLEO Satellite Communicator: Review

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Perhaps one of the most common things said in the outdoor community ...

gci outdoor freeform zero gravity lounger

What Makes The GCI Outdoor Freeform Zero Gravity Lounger So Great?

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Our friend Jeff Siegel from Avid Outdoorsman Media Group sits down to ...

grilling apron

Perfect Steaks Every Time With This Grilling Apron

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You haven’t been messing around with complicated Bluetooth thermometers, have you? Or ...

knog bilby headlamp

The Knog Bilby Headlamp: Review

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The Knog Bilby Headlamp is the newest addition to the Knog lineup. ...

best external batteries under 100

5 Best External Batteries Under $100

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If you’re going to be out of the house for more than ...

essential ice fishing gear

Essential Gear For Overnight Ice Fishing

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Is ice fishing all about the gear? Well…kind of. Ice fishing conditions ...

rugged smartphone cases

The Most Rugged Smartphone Cases Money Can Buy

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If you spend a lot of time in the great outdoors, you’re ...

Camping Tips

6 Genius Cooler Hacks

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Here are six great ways to get high-buck performance from your low-budget ...

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Batoning Wood With A Knife To Make Quick Kindling

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Batoning wood with a knife is a great way to make kindling ...

Introducing friends to fishing

Got A Birthday? Don’t Forget The Fishing Poles!

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On our last 50 Campfires Field Trip, we had the good ...

how to carve a spoon

How To Carve A Spoon At The Campsite

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A few years ago I was camping with some friends, and as ...

first time fishing tips

First Time Fishing Tips To Get Your Kids Hooked!

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One of our favorite things to do is introduce people to fishing. ...

10 Do’s And Don’ts For First Boating Adventures

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At 50 Campfires, we believe in getting them started young when it ...

what do the numbers on binoculars mean

What Do the Numbers on Binoculars Mean?

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What Do the Numbers on Binoculars Mean? If you’re shopping for binoculars, ...

how to choose binoculars

How to Choose Binoculars For Outdoor Adventures

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How to Choose Binoculars A good pair of binoculars should be part ...

Camp Cooking

campfire orange cinnamon rolls

Campfire Orange Cinnamon Rolls

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S’mores aren’t the only sweet treat you can make over the campfire. ...

texmex chicken foil packet

Savory TexMex Chicken Foil Packet

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You can have your own fiesta at the campsite tonight with this ...

21 Crave Worthy Cast Iron Desserts

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10 Favorite Vegetarian Camping Recipes

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“Why don’t you give us more vegetarian recipes?” is one of the ...

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Stuffed Pumpkin Done Picture Perfect

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This is a bold side dish, but the end result is a ...

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Door County Cherry and Cucumber Salad

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This is a light, quick salad that makes the most of the ...

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Door County Fish Boil for Two

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The traditional Door County Fish Boil is a tourist spectacle that turns ...

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Smoked Fish Spread With A Horseradish Bite

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This smoked fish spread is sure to please! Most anywhere you go ...