It doesn't get much better than a meal around the campfire with friends and family. Open-fire cooking seems to enhance the flavor of almost everything. A campfire grill, dutch oven and griddle will make things easier, but you can do a lot with tin foil and hot coals. The best camping recipes are easy to make, require minimal ingredients and taste great. Hamb… read more
Easy camping food recipes are a must for many outdoor enthusiasts because you don't want to waste too much time cooking when you've got all the fun of hiking, fishing and rock climbing waiting to be enjoyed. Fortunately, several recipes are available that make for lightweight packing and rapid preparation while still providing the necessary nutrients to allo… read more
A common misconception is that camping recipes are crude and camp kitchen fare is limited. Nothing could be further from the truth, as a wide range of dishes, including cobbler, are available to an intrepid camp cook. As a baked dessert, camp cobbler adds real variety to any camping dinner, and best of all it can be made with a mix of canned ingredients, fre… read more
Chicken stuffing may sound like a difficult dish to prepare on a camping trip but all of the ingredients are available in ready-to-eat forms that can be carried along with you almost anywhere. Plan ahead to avoid forgetting any crucial ingredients and ensure that you have everything you need to whip up a batch of chicken stuffing for your group of hungry cam… read more
Dutch ovens are cast iron pots used for a myriad of baking, stewing and cooking purposes. Bringing a Dutch oven along on a backpacking trip would be disastrous as they weight up to 20 pounds each. If you are camping by horse-packing, RV or other means of transportation, Dutch oven cooking is a rewarding way to get mouths watering around the campfire. You can… read more
When camping or hiking through the back country--a healthy and non-perishable food snack is something everyone should have on hand. Making a simple trail mix with all natural ingredients is easy to make and bring along. A healthy servi… read more
Camping in the backcountry is an adventure and a challenge. You must deal with weather, wildlife, and technical terrain. Additionally, when backpacking, it's important to carefully plan for meals, as you'll be expending more energy tha… 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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