Articles related to "Campfires"

As the old proverb states, "Fire is a good servant, but a bad master." For peace of mind in the outdoors, make sure your campfire is a good servant when camping.

Although building a pretend campfire indoors may seem like nonsense, it is amazing how the atmosphere changes when it is added to a room.

Lighting a campfire can mean using simple matches or creative primitive living skills to create heat and warmth.

If you're heading into the woods for a weekend of camping, don't bother packing boring sandwiches. With imagination, meals can be as elaborate as you'd like.

Cooking over an open fire is one of the joys of camping. This camp meal is easy to prepare and roasted over campfire embers.

Summer is fast approaching and campfire sing alongs are sure to follow. Do you need some help remembering the words to your favorite campfire songs?

No one can deny the deliciousness of a marshmallow, but try some of these gourmet treats for a change around your next campfire.

This article provides advice for using campfires in established camprgrounds and remote areas. It also includes ideas for alternatives when fires are not permitted.

Take advantage of both natural and man-made tinder to start a campfire.

Ashes from some ritual Pagan fires have crisscrossed the United States over the last 20 years, symbolically drawing the Neopagan community closer together.

Tired of the same old smores? Get ready to shake up the camping dessert menu with these moist delicious campfire cakes.

Now that it's almost summer, here's a bread you can make at the campfire or on the barbecue.

One of the main aspects of camping is the food. Hot dogs and marshmallows on a stick are just the beginning of what all can be cooked over an open fire.

Start the day out right with a filling and nutrition breakfast to get your family through a busy and active day outdoors. Following are ideas to help you feed your family

It's important to plan what food you will bring camping. Outdoor cooking isn't limited to canned foods so get some more fun ideas for campfire food.

Everyone loves camping but sometimes the camp desserts can get repetitive. Here are some great recipe ideas to sweeten up your camp cuisine repertoire.

Hash browns make a tasty hot breakfast whether at home or in camp. Frozen hash brown potatoes make it quick and easy, and fresh or frozen peppers make it colorful.

Grab a log and join Saskatchewan singer John Halkett for a Cree campfire sing-a-long.

The kids are back in school and they are itching to get together with their friends on Friday night. How about an old fashioned bonfire?

If you've ever been frustrated trying to light a campfire you'll appreciate these ingenious fire-starters. They are easy to make, portable and work every time.

The warmth of a campfire takes the edge off a winter or early spring backcountry trip. In the summer season a campfire should be avoided.

This article presents a brief annotated listing of some of the best-loved campfire songs sung in camps around the world.

Listed are foods that travel well and ways to eat like a king outdoors by planning meals and snacks before buying and packing for the trip.

When it comes to surviving in the wilderness, preparing a campfire is one of the most fundamental skills.

Tinder is any readily combustible material for starting a fire. Knowing what to use can be a life-saver in an emergency, especially if there's only one match left.

Roasted potatoes are a staple of campfire cooking. Even if you don't do much camping in the outdoors, you can enjoy roasted potatoes at home by using your oven.

Here's my list of basic items needed to insure a safe and enjoyable tent camping experience.

Camping dessert recipes are fun and easy for kids to make, and the whole family enjoys eating them. Here are some easy camping dessert recipes for kids.

This traditional sourdough biscuit recipe has been passed around for generations. It makes plenty of light, tasty biscuits that can be baked at home or over a campfire

Storytelling is a great way for families to spend a summer evening, especially while gathered around a bonfire or campfire.

Smoky the Bear's famous catch phrase was right. Here's a quick outdoorsman's guide to ensuring the next terrible forest fire isn't their fault.

When cooking away from home it is important to have the right tools for the job and the knowledge to keep your family safe from food illnesses.

Find an article or links to fit your entertaining need -- including parties, decorating, food and beverage, party design and setup, invitations.

Terrific nature and camping inspired crafts & activities for your kids' themed birthday party. Boy scout activities are tailored for younger kids in these party plans.

Camping recipes don't have to be restricted to meat-filled classics, but here are several vegetarian camping recipes for kids and the whole family to make and enjoy.

Full of Halloween imagery, Frost's "The Witch of Coös" appeared in his collection titled New Hampshire, his first effort to win the Pulitzer Prize.

Sebago Lake State Park is a 250-site campground filled with nature trails, sunny beaches and scenic views.

The start of the school year can provide a fabulous backdrop for hosting a variety of social events for the kids.

The outdoor enthusiast's philosophy of "Leave No Trace" means your campsite should look like no one has even been there when you break camp.

This easy to prepare dish will warm your heart as well as your stomach - and your wallet will like it, too!

Make these burritos ahead and put them in the freezer. Take them out for a quick dinner in or a convenient dinner out.

Baked potatoes are cheap to buy, easy to prepare and are a versatile dinner choice. Any number of toppings turns each jacket potato into a tasty meal.

S'mores are one of the favorite snacks of childhood. Often a s'more will bring back great memories of camping trips, camp fires, and family. Make some with your kids.

Whether car-camping or backpacking, many lighting options are available, from headlamps to candle lanterns to gas powered lanterns to flashlights and more.

Add Omega3 oils to your diet and treat the family to a fast meal to do in the kitchen, on the grill, or even at a campfire.

In a group story, each person tells one small part of a greater tale. Each storyteller adds his or her own elements while working with the details introduced by others.

Whether you catch your fish from a mountain stream or from your friendly fishmonger, this pair of recipes is all the reward you need.

Kids love to cook while camping, and a humble box of aluminum foil is all the camp cooking gear they need. Use these fun and easy foil camping recipes for kids.

On a recent six-night dry camping trip, a couple found themselves in the middle of 40 mph winds, rain and hail storms and freezing nights. They stayed despite all.

Fires are a part of summer socializing. However, fires can quickly get out of hand and become hazardous if not watched.