A granola trail mix includes the sweetness of granola with the convenience of a trail mix. This is the perfect food for hikers and campers who need an energy source throughout the day. Keeping up the pace is essential for maintaining vigor and enjoying a satisfying outdoor experience. This recipe withstands light temperature changes so it is a good food choi… read more
The versatility of vegetables and meat-substitutes makes vegetarian cooking a healthy match for the fire pit. Campfires impart a rich, smoky flavor to vegetarian dishes, producing a hardier-tasting meal. Practically any vegetarian dish that you cook at home can be cooked over a campfire. read more
These easy-to-make bird treat cookies are simple bird feeders that children can make with a little adult supervision. During the Christmas season, kids can use these cookies to decorate a Christmas tree for the birds. Using a wide variety of cookie-cutter shapes makes these bird feeders especially appealing to younger children. read more
Rubber, or soft plastic, fishing lures are a popular choice for anglers pursuing bass, walleyes and trout. These baits come in a variety of shapes and sizes to meet the needs of anglers across the country. But anglers can also craft their own soft plastic lures in order to produce a custom bait that uniquely theirs and can be just the ticket to catch a troph… read more
When you're in the great outdoors, building a campfire can be for great for warmth, but it's also perfect for cooking delicious food. You don't have to limit yourself to hot dogs cooked on the ends of sticks. With a few supplies, you can throw a grill over that campfire and get some chicken, burgers, or whatever you'd like grilled to perfection. read more
When on a camping trip, or even a picnic cookout, you need to start your outdoor cooking preparations before the trip begins. You won't have immediate access to your pantry or local grocery store, so you will need to think ahead. You c… read more
Camping combines the opportunity to prepare and serve meals without the modern amenities of home. This is a unique challenge and experience for kids to be able to try their hand at cooking their own food. Campfire cooking instills basi… read more
Granola can be expensive to buy in the grocery store, but is surprisingly easy and cheap to make at home. All you really need are some good quality old-fashioned oats, wheat germ, brown sugar and maple syrup. You can customize the gran… read more
Whether camping in a tent or camper, you're going to have to bring food along with you on the journey. Your menu can be as easy or as difficult as you desire. With all the conveniences now available for camping, preparing and storing y… read more
Even the most intrepid campers can get tired of roasted marshmallows and candy bars. Try these recipes as a dessert, snack or even a sweet breakfast to spice up your next camping trip. Some of the recipes require fresh fruits that can… read more
There are several things to consider when camping including what meals will be prepared for the duration of the trip. Choosing foods that are easy to take camping will help ease the stress of the trip and allow everyone to focus on enj… read more
Camping and cooking in a cast iron skillet seem to go hand in hand. Though heavy to carry if backpacking, a cast iron skillet at base camp will let you cook almost anything you desire. Cooking fish in a cast iron skillet is the best wa… read more
Camping enthusiasts don't have to settle for the same old hot dogs and s'mores. Lighten up your next camping menu with a few diet-friendly dishes. The USDA recommends whole grains, a variety of veggies and lean protein as the basis for… read more
If an endless parade of trick-or-treaters is not your idea of a great Halloween celebration, get out of suburbia and head for the hills. Halloween can be a great time of year for camping. The weather is cooler, and the crowds have thin… read more
Making a camp kitchen box is an easy thing to do, as long as you adhere to a few guidelines. The main objective is to have everything you'll need without filling a foot locker. read more
Sledding is a fun activity for cold, winter, snowy days---the thrill of riding the back of a fast sled down a steep hill exhilarates most everyone. Even when the snow seems fast, it's hard not to yearn for a faster sled. A few modifica… read more
Survival food meant to sustain hikers or campers during emergencies needs to be high in calories to allow for the extra energy exerted when traveling in the wilderness. Survival food items should also be easy to store and carry and res… read more
Campers of all experience levels can cook a variety of meals while enjoying the great outdoors. Whether the menu calls for frying, grilling or boiling, there is an outdoor cooking method to get the job done. And with all the advancemen… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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