As the old saying goes, they just don’t make ’em like they used to. While times (and gear) have changed, we decided to take a fond look back at some history of vintage camping in Minnesota over the years. As ...
Read More »27 Great Hiking Trails Near New York City
New York City is well-known for walking. People there walk to work; walk to lunch; walk home; at the very least walk to the subway or train station. They walk their dogs. Even with all that walking, many seek places ...
Read More »10 Destinations With Names Outdoor Lovers Will Love
Outdoor lovers will love these romantic destination names, and checking out these great places themselves. It’s a quote that certainly fits around Valentine’s day. It’s got roses. It’s from “Romeo and Juliet.” It applies to outdoor lovers as much as ...
Read More »Airbnb Experiences & Accommodations for Outdoor Lovers
Finding a romantic outdoor getaway has never been so easy. The world is literally at your fingertips. Airbnb not only offers a wide range of camping and glamping accommodations, they now catalog customizable Airbnb experiences as well. There are a ...
Read More »Map Of The 16 Best Sleigh Rides In Michigan
16 Incredible Sleigh Rides In Michigan! Michigan is a magical place for sleigh rides! From the UP, down through northern Michigan, and all the way down to the Southwest – you’ll find farms that look forward to pulling friends and ...
Read More »12 Great Winter Sleigh Rides In Wisconsin
There’s nothing quite like experiencing winter in Wisconsin…unless you’re experiencing it while riding in a horse drawn sleigh! We’ve put together a list of 12 great winter sleigh rides in Wisconsin, divided by area of the state! If you know ...
Read More »Seeking (… and Avoiding) Scorpions
When you come to the desert for a camping trip, you can look at its most common wildlife as something to be scared of and avoid or as a focus of interest, learning, and discovery. Whether you find things like ...
Read More »Have You Considered Airbnb for Camping or Glamping?
In planning 50 Campfires’ Field Trip: Death Valley, we knew that at least part way through the trip, we’d want to find a place to get out of the omnipresent sand, dust, and wind for at least one night. We ...
Read More »Red Rock Canyon – Las Vegas’ Outdoor Paradise
Just barely outside of the the Las Vegas metro area is the amazing Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, it offers dozens of hiking trails, an auto tour route, a campground, and ...
Read More »Woodland Camping VS. Desert Camping
Many, perhaps most, of 50 Campfires enthusiasts have been camping for much of their lives. Introduced by family car camping trips as children by their parents, the fun and traditions are passed along to their kids now. Despite a lifetime ...
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