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Our last 50 Campfires Field Trip took us to northern Minnesota to explore what is simply called “The North Shore.” The rugged beauty makes it a popular vacation destination for city dwellers looking to escape the daily grind. The North ...

5 Reasons To Pick Up A Ukulele For Camping I’ve been plucking stringed instruments for over twenty years now, and more often than not, I find myself grabbing the ukulele for the campsite. I’ve always liked playing music in the ...

Cooking In The Vistabule Teardrop Trailer On the last 50 Campfires trip, I had the opportunity to hit the road with a Vistabule Teardrop Trailer. They’re made in St. Paul, MN, and they’re growing in popularity every year. Traveling with ...

Vistabule Teardrop Trailer Review: Four Rainy Days In Northern MN Teardrop trailers have a unique history in the United States. They became popular after World War II when the economy was strong, and scrap metal was easily found to build ...

“I got one! I got one!” It’s the shout every companion of a new angler hopes to hear. It doesn’t matter how young or old, it’s an exclamation of pure excitement. Most of the fish you’ll target on early fishing ...

Fishing really is a simple pursuit. That’s a big part of what makes it so much fun for so many. However, before you dive in (okay, bad pun), there are a few details you need to take care of. They ...

Keep It Simple When it comes to tackle, bait, methods, and attitude for first fishing adventures, the best advice is: KEEP IT SIMPLE. The less fuss there is for you and for a new angler, the more fun everyone will ...

 At 50 Campfires, we know camping and fishing just naturally go together. One without the other lessens the joy in either one. The reason? Because the measure of fishing success is not how many fish you take home. It’s not ...

Since the measure of success of every fishing outing, whether it is on its own or connected to other outdoor activities, is making memories, it’s important to capture them to reminisce and to share. The most effective and time-efficient way ...