Campfires Articles & Videos

• The Best Variations on Campfire S'mores

  S'mores are a wonderful way to wind up a day of camping. Once dinner is done and cleaned up, the fire is going and the stars are out, it's time to sit back and enjoy this delicious camping dessert. Tradition calls for graham crackers, choco… read more

• How to Get Rid of a Campfire Smell With Essential Oils

  While the smell of campfire evokes memories and nostalgia, there comes a time when the consuming smell must make way for a lighter, cleaner fragrance. Whether you are out on the trail or back home, essential oils offer a natural alternativ… read more

• Campfire Games for High School Kids

  Campfire activities are a fun part of any camping vacation, whether you're on a family holiday or hosting an event for a large group of teenagers. High school kids can be tricky to entertain. They're too old to gamely participate in some of… read more

• How to Remove Smoke Smell From an RV

  Several things cause an RV to smell like smoke. After enjoying a great campfire outdoors, you go inside your RV to find the campfire smoke traveled through the open windows and stunk up the place. A friend enjoyed a cigarette inside your RV… read more

• Games to Play Around the Campfire

  The shared experience of a campfire lends itself to the fun of group games, whether challenging or silly. In the midst of warmth and good company, all you need is yourself and perhaps a paper and pen. Whether you are a parent winding down… read more

• Unique Camping Birthday Ideas

  Camping is a great birthday party idea. It is easy to plan a fun camping trip for a variety of age groups and the possibilities for entertainment are numerous. Camping can take place in your backyard or you can travel to a nearby forest or… read more

• How to Make a Campfire Ring

  One of the first things any camper wants to do upon arriving to the campsite is build a campfire. Whether for cooking, warmth or just sitting around, the campfire is an indelible part of the camping experience. If there isn't a designated f… read more

• Ideas for a Birthday Campout

  Birthdays are a favorite time for many children. A traditional birthday celebration usually involves an afternoon of food, games and activities. Rather than having a traditional birthday party at home, parents may want to try something diff… read more

• How to Travel With a Guitar

  So you are off on an adventure, and you want to bring your guitar along to liven up campfires and pass the time while waiting on planes, trains and automobiles. A guitar is a delicate piece of equipment, and it is very important to keep you… read more

• How to Make a Good Campfire

  There is nothing cozier than a campfire on a chilly night when hanging outdoors or camping. Campfire songs, roasted marshmallows and s'mores are all warm memories you can cherish with friends and family for years to come. A fire out of cont… read more

• What Type of Wood Is Best for Burning?

  Good conversation around the glowing embers of a campfire makes the perfect ending to a long day on the trail. Selecting the best type of wood for burning can minimize your impact and still allow you to enjoy the warmth of a campfire. read more

• Recipe for a Wild Salmon Fillet

  To come back from a day of fishing with a wild salmon catch deserves a celebratory meal. Salmon is delicious, looks beautiful on the plate and is nutritious with loads of Omega-3 fatty acids. Wild salmon, fresh out of the ocean or river, ca… read more

• How to Make Coffee While Camping

  There's nothing like the rich deep aroma of coffee to wake you up while you're camping. The perfect way to begin your day in the great outdoors is with a delicious cup of coffee. It may be a little difficult to make percolator coffee. Howev… read more

• What Is a Teepee?

  Tepees make ideal temporary or permanent homes and were used by Native American tribes throughout America as an easy-to-build portable shelter to house families and horses. Easy to set up and break down, tepees were warm in the winter and c… read more

• Campfire Meal Ideas

  Camping is a great family vacation. But many families aren't used to eating even home cooked meals, let alone meals cooked over an open flame. But even though the microwave and stovetop was left home, familiar meals can be made in the gre… read more

• How to Make a Campfire Birthday Cake

  You can cook practically anything over a campfire if you use the right equipment. A Dutch oven gives you the capability to make cake and other baked goods on top of an open fire. Surprise your fellow campers by making a campfire birthday ca… read more

• Youth Camping Activities

  Camping with kids, whether in a family or with a youth group, can be an exciting, rewarding and often daunting task. To avoid unwanted and unnecessary stress it is essential to have a good game plan before venturing off to the woods. Below… read more

• Fun Outdoor Camp Ideas

  When you're use to instant entertainment on a screen, it takes adjustment to find fun in the outdoors. But with some creativity and planning, you can have a memorable camping trip. Plan a few outdoor camp ideas into your next adventure an… read more

• How to Light Charcoal Briquettes

  If you are going camping or planning to cook outdoors, you more than likely will be using a charcoal grill. Charcoal adds a certain flare to food that you can't get with gas. Charcoal grills are relatively easy to use and they make the food… read more

• How to Make a Good Campfire

  The campfire is one of the highlights of any camping adventure. It fends off the chill in the night air and provides a source of heat to cook with. Not being able to get a fire going can put a damper on a trip, which is why campers should h… read more

• How to Use a Coffee Percolator when Camping

  Having your cup of morning coffee while relaxing in the woods, just seems to be a little better than while at home. Fixing a percolator full of steamy coffee isn't hard at all while you're camping. In fact, it's quite easy and you've got th… read more

• How to Use a Fire Blanket

  A fire blanket allows you to have the flickering light and warmth of a campfire while minimizing its impact on the fragile landscape--rather than scar the site for years afterward. To preserve their pristine qualities, many wilderness and o… read more

• How to Make a Birthday Cake Over a Campfire

  Just about anything can be cooked or baked out in the backcountry. Though icing the tiers of a three-layer cake may be a bit unrealistic, any backpacker who loves to cook knows that just because you aren't at home doesn't mean you can't fix… read more

• How to Extinguish a Campfire

  Having a campfire is one of the most attractive features about going camping. A campfire can be utilized for cooking or for simply providing a degree of warmth on a chilly night. However, it is of the utmost importance to properly extinguis… read more

• How to Minimize Campfire Impacts

  A camp fire is a source of heat, cooking and comfort. Camp fires may also have an enormous impact on an area. Careless site preparation, fire building and wood gathering have damaged many areas, some of which will carry the scars for decade… read more

• How to Build a Shelter in the Wilderness

  Hikers can find themselves stranded overnight in the wilderness due to bad weather, being lost, exhaustion, an injury or any of a host of other circumstances. Regardless of the reason, individuals need to avoid being paralyzed by panic. Ins… read more

• How to Make Coffee on a Campfire

  Nothing smells better than coffee brewing on a cool morning deep in the woods. If you didn't bring your camp stove with you on the trip, you may be perplexed on how you'll make that pot of coffee though. It's not hard to do, but it may take… read more

• How to Make Campfire Smores

  Campfire s'mores are a camping staple that everyone should enjoy at least once in their lifetime. The only problem is that once you have sampled this heavenly treat, you will want it every time you see an outdoor fire. There are only three… read more

• How to Make Campfire Popcorn

  Aside from s'mores, campfire popcorn can be one of the more enjoyable food experiences on your camping trip. read more

• Facts About Campfires

  One campfire has the potential to start a forest fire. Before building a campfire, check with the campground, State Park, National Park or U.S. Forest Service to find out if campfires are allowed in the area. Check if there is a fire season… read more

• How to Make a Shelter in the Wilderness

  It's a dilemma that a hiker could face due to various circumstances: The sun is setting and you're stranded in the wilderness without a tent or any tools. What should you do? Build a shelter where you can hunker down for the night. While a… read more

• How to Make a Cone Campfire

  A glowing campfire often serves as a memorable centerpiece for overnight camping experiences. The dancing flames can provide fuel for cooking and a measure of warmth on chilly evenings, as well as creating an idyllic setting for either stor… read more